What is most likely the reason variable expenses should be planned after fixed expenses? Fixed expenses are deducted from gross income, and variable expenses come from net income. Variable expenses are a necessary part of fixed expenses but can only be calculated after fixed expenses. Variable expenses are almost always higher than fixed expenses and need a greater budget. Fixed expenses are required and constant, but variable expenses are more flexible.

Aproject currently generates sales of $14 million, variable costs equal 50% of sales, and fixed costs are $2.8 million. the firm’s tax rate is 40%. assume all sales and expenses are cash items. (a). what are the effects on cash flow, if sales increase from $14 million to $15.4 million? (input the amount as positive value. enter your answer in dollars not in (b) what are the effects on cash flow, if variable costs increase to 60% of sales? (input the amount as positive value. enter your answers in dollars not in millions). cash flow (increase or decrease) by $