Riverside Manufacturing's high and low level of activity last year was 80,000 units produced in July and 30,000 units in December. Equipment maintenance costs were $220,000 in July and $95,000 in December. Using the high-low method, determine an estimate of total maintenance cost for a month in which production is expected to be 65,000 units. a. $185,000 b. $178,500 c. $190,000 d. $182,500

Riverside Manufacturing's high and low level of activity last year was 80,000 units produced in July and 30,000 units in December. Equipment maintenance costs were $220,000 in July and $95,000 in December. Using the high-low method, determine an estimate of total maintenance cost for a month in which production is expected to be 65,000 units. a. $185,000 b. $178,500 c. $190,000 d. $182,500

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