You have reviewed the utility bills for your company. You have determined that the highest and lowest bills were $5,000 and $3,200 for the months of January and September. If your company produced 1,050 and 600 units in these months, what was the fixed cost associated with the utility bill? a. $435.50 b. $485.00 c. $590.00 d. $800.00

You have reviewed the utility bills for your company. You have determined that the highest and lowest bills were $5,000 and $3,200 for the months of January and September. If your company produced 1,050 and 600 units in these months, what was the fixed cost associated with the utility bill? a. $435.50 b. $485.00 c. $590.00 d. $800.00

Managerial Accounting: The Cornerstone of Business Decision-Making

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337115773

Author:Maryanne M. Mowen, Don R. Hansen, Dan L. Heitger

Publisher:Maryanne M. Mowen, Don R. Hansen, Dan L. Heitger

Chapter3: Cost Behavior And Cost Forecasting

Section: Chapter Questions

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