QUESTION 1 of 10: In looking at the sample budget plan in the reading assignment, why are the dollar figures under the "Budgeted" column usually larger than those in the "Actual" column for FLEXIBLE EXPENSES?

a) because flexible expenses always cost more

b) because flexible expenses always result in surplus

c) because flexible expenses can vary, it’s important to overestimate their cost

d) because flexible expenses are always easier to track