Eddie Woodworks manufactures custom shelving. During the most productive month of the year, 4,200 units were manufactured at a total cost of $73,500. In the month of lowest production, the company made 1,600 units at a cost of $49,800. Using the high-low method of cost estimation, total fixed costs are__. a. $22,200 b. $30,600 c. $35,208 d. $45,000

Eddie Woodworks manufactures custom shelving. During the most productive month of the year, 4,200 units were manufactured at a total cost of $73,500. In the month of lowest production, the company made 1,600 units at a cost of $49,800. Using the high-low method of cost estimation, total fixed costs are__. a. $22,200 b. $30,600 c. $35,208 d. $45,000

Cornerstones of Cost Management (Cornerstones Series)

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Chapter3: Cost Behavior

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