Question

The controller of Crane Industries has collected the following monthly expense data for use in analyzing the cost behavior of maintenance costs. Month Total Maintenance Costs Total Machine Hours January $2,590 330 February 2,890 380 March 3,490 530 April 4,390 660 May 3,090 530 June 4,790 730 Determine the variable cost components using the high-low method.

Answer 1

Answer:

Variable cost per unit= $5.5 per unit

Explanation:

Giving the following information:

Month Total Maintenance Costs Total Machine Hours

January $2,590 330

February 2,890 380

March 3,490 530

April 4,390 660

May 3,090 530

June 4,790 730

To calculate the variable cost using the high-low method, we need to use the following formula:

Variable cost per unit= (Highest activity cost - Lowest activity cost)/ (Highest activity units - Lowest activity units)

Variable cost per unit= (4,790 - 2,590) / (730 - 330)= 2200/400= $5.5 per unit