StriveTech Co. uses the high-low method to analyze cost behavior. The company observed that at 18,000 machine hours of activity, total maintenance costs averaged $28.00 per hour. When activity increased to 22,000 machine hours (still within the relevant range), the average total cost per machine hour dropped to $25.00. Based on this information, the fixed cost was:

StriveTech Co. uses the high-low method to analyze cost behavior. The company observed that at 18,000 machine hours of activity, total maintenance costs averaged $28.00 per hour. When activity increased to 22,000 machine hours (still within the relevant range), the average total cost per machine hour dropped to $25.00. Based on this information, the fixed cost was:

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