The manufacturing costs of Caterpillar Industries for the first three months of the year follow: Total Costs Units Produced March $325,000 2,800 units April $489,000 5,400 units May $397,000 3,900 units Using the high-low method, determine (a) the variable cost. per unit and (b) the total fixed cost.

The manufacturing costs of Caterpillar Industries for the first three months of the year follow: Total Costs Units Produced March $325,000 2,800 units April $489,000 5,400 units May $397,000 3,900 units Using the high-low method, determine (a) the variable cost. per unit and (b) the total fixed cost.

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Chapter3: Cost Behavior And Cost Forecasting

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