Question

You have been appointed as the costing manager of a large health club having a membership of around 2000–2500 members. The club provides personal trainers for its members on request as an add-on facility. The club pays a small salary to the hired personal trainers as remuneration. In addition to this, these trainers are paid commission for each lesson to the members. Additionally, the club has a swimming pool and contracts instructors for swimming classes. Your club also has a fruit juice bar that sells a few lunch items, such as sandwiches.

Consider the given scenario and discuss the following:

How will you evaluate the fixed costs of the health club?
How will you arrive at the total variable costs the club incurs?