Answer
Months |
Units |
Cost |
|
High Level |
May |
1,220 |
$ 11,680.00 |
Low Level |
Jan |
500 |
$ 9,520.00 |
Difference |
720 |
$ 2,160.00 |
|
A |
Difference in Cost |
$ 2,160.00 |
|
B |
Difference in units |
720 |
|
C = A/B |
Variable cost per unit |
$ 3.000 |
|
Working |
High Level |
Low Level |
|
A |
Total Cost |
$ 11,680.00 |
$ 9,520.00 |
B |
Total Units |
1220 |
500 |
C |
Variable cost per unit |
$ 3.00 |
$ 3.00 |
D = B x C |
Total Variable cost |
$ 3,660.00 |
$ 1,500.00 |
E = A - D |
Total Fixed Cost |
$ 8,020.00 |
$ 8,020.00 |
Pearson Electric Company uses the high-low method to analyze mixed costs. The following information relates to...
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