Cost Accounting Zerbel Company, a wholesaler of large, custom-built air conditioning unitsfor commercial buildings, has noticed considerable fluctuation in its shippingexpense from month to month:Units Total Shipping Shipped ExpenseMonthJanuaryFebruary 7MarchAprilMayJune4752368July$2,200$3,100$2,600$1,500$2,200$3,000$3,600Using the high-low method, estimate the cost formula for shippingexpense.

Highest Activity cost = Highest Shipped Expense = $3600, Lowest Activity cost = Lowest Shipped…

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