The actual and planned data for Open University for the Fall term 2010 were as follows:

Registration, records, and marketing costs vary by the number of enrolled students, while instructional costs vary by the number of credit hours. Depreciation is a fixed cost.
a. Prepare a variable costing income statement showing the contribution margin and income from operations for the Fall 2010 term.
b. Prepare a contribution margin analysis report comparing planned with actual performance for the Fall 2010term.

Actual Planned Enrollment Tuition per credit hour Credit hours Registration, records, and marketing cost per enrolled student Instructional costs per credit hour Depreciation on classrooms and equipment 7,520 $200 100,800 $464 $106 51,378,000 6,880 $224 72,000 $464 $100 $1,376,000