Evergreen Machinery experienced a high level of activity in March, with 15,000 machine hours run and power costs totalling $6,000. In November, during a low activity month, only 5,000 machine hours were run, and power costs were $3,200. Using the high-low method, what is the estimated fixed cost element of power costs?

Evergreen Machinery experienced a high level of activity in March, with 15,000 machine hours run and power costs totalling $6,000. In November, during a low activity month, only 5,000 machine hours were run, and power costs were $3,200. Using the high-low method, what is the estimated fixed cost element of power costs?

Cornerstones of Cost Management (Cornerstones Series)

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Chapter3: Cost Behavior

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