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Pearson Electric Company uses the high-low method to analyze mixed costs. The following information relates to the production
Multiple Choice Ο Y« $7,525 + $2.00H. Ο Y = $8,020 + $3.0ΟΗ. Ο Y = $7,585 + $2.00H. Ο Y = $7,750 + $3.0ΟΗ.
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  • Correct Answer = Option #2:
    Y = $ 8020 + $ 3.00H
    where $ 8020 is the fixed cost per month, and
    $ 3.00 is the variable cost per hour
  • Above variable cost and fixed cost is calculated below using HIGH LOW method

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

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