Fanning Boat Company makes inexpensive aluminum fishing boats. Production is seasonal, with considerable activity occurring in thespring and summer. Sales and production tend to decline in the fall and winter months. During year 2, the high point in activityoccurred in June when it produced 208 boats at a total cost of $164,860. The low point in production occurred in January when itproduced 37 boats at a total cost of $52,000.Requireda. Use the high-low method to estimate the amount of fixed cost incurred each month by Fanning Boat Company.b. Determine the total estimated cost if 160 boats are made.a. Fixed costb. Total estimated cost

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FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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