Question Completion:
The following information is available for a company's utility cost for operating its machines over the last four months.
Month Machine hours Utility cost
January 900 $5,450
February 1,800 $6,900
March 2,400 $8,100
April 600 $3,600
Answer:
Using the high-low method, the estimated variable cost per machine hour for utilities is:__________.
a) $2.50.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Month Machine hours Utility cost
January 900 $5,450
February 1,800 $6,900
March 2,400 $8,100
April 600 $3,600
b) Highest and Lowest:
Month Machine hours Utility cost
March 2,400 $8,100
April 600 $3,600
Differences 1,800 $4,500
Estimated variable cost = $4,500/1,800 = $2.50
