Brentwood Co. collected the following data related to a mixed cost, using units produced as the activity base: Month Units Produced Total Cost January 1,800 $3,200 February 3,200 $4,400 March 2,600 $3,800 April 4,000 $5,200 2,000 $3,500 May Using the high-low method, calculate the variable cost per unit and total fixed cost.
Brentwood Co. collected the following data related to a mixed cost, using units produced as the activity base: Month Units Produced Total Cost January 1,800 $3,200 February 3,200 $4,400 March 2,600 $3,800 April 4,000 $5,200 2,000 $3,500 May Using the high-low method, calculate the variable cost per unit and total fixed cost.
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Transcribed Image Text:Brentwood Co. collected the following data related to a mixed
cost, using units produced as the activity base:
Month Units Produced Total Cost
January 1,800
$3,200
February 3,200
$4,400
March 2,600
$3,800
April
4,000
$5,200
2,000
$3,500
May
Using the high-low method, calculate the variable cost per unit
and total fixed cost.
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