Chapter 15, Problem 19QS

Larkspur Manufacturing Company observed that, during its busiest month of 2022, maintenance costs totaled $18,500, resulting from the production of 40,000 units. During its slowest month, $13,000 in maintenance costs were incurred, resulting from the production of 25,000 units. Use the high-low method to estimate the maintenance cost that the company will incur if it produces 30,000 units. (Calculation in 2 decimal)

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The Blue Jay Corporation has annual sales of $5,200, total debt of $1,500, total equity of $2,800, and a profit margin of 8 percent. What is the return on assets?