A hotel is analyzing its housekeeping costs. In January, the hotel had 8,500 occupied room nights and housekeeping costs of $59,500. In February, there were 6,800 occupied room nights with housekeeping costs of $50,200. Determine the variable cost per occupied room night and the total fixed costs using the high-low method.

A hotel is analyzing its housekeeping costs. In January, the hotel had 8,500 occupied room nights and housekeeping costs of $59,500. In February, there were 6,800 occupied room nights with housekeeping costs of $50,200. Determine the variable cost per occupied room night and the total fixed costs using the high-low method.

Managerial Accounting: The Cornerstone of Business Decision-Making

7th Edition

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Author:Maryanne M. Mowen, Don R. Hansen, Dan L. Heitger

Publisher:Maryanne M. Mowen, Don R. Hansen, Dan L. Heitger

Chapter3: Cost Behavior And Cost Forecasting

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