Conley Company’s costs were under budget by $198,000. The company is divided into North and South regions

Conley Company’s costs were under budget by $198,000. The company is divided into North and South regions. The North Region’s costs were over budget by $52,000. Determine the amount that the South Region’s costs were over or under budget.

Answer:
$250,000 under budget ($198,000 + $52,000)