Carson,which Uses the High-Low Method,reported Total Costs of $24 Per

question 33

Multiple Choice

Carson,which uses the high-low method,reported total costs of $24 per unit at its lowest activity level,when production equaled 10,000 units.When production doubled,at its highest activity level,the total cost per unit dropped to $15.Carson would estimate variable cost per unit as:

• A)$9.00
• B)$6.00
• C)$11.00
• D)($9.00)

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