Hifi Company Wants to Develop a Cost Function for Its

question 36

Multiple Choice

Hifi Company wants to develop a cost function for its maintenance costs to estimate such costs for the coming year. The following data are available: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } \hline \text { Manth } & \text { Machine Hours } & \begin{array} { l } \text { Maintenance Costs } \\\text { Incurred }\end{array} \\\hline \text { January } & \mathbf { 8 0 0 0 } & \$ \$ , 600 \\\hline \text { February } & 13000 & \$ 5,300 \\\hline \text { March } & 14000 & \$ 6,000 \\\hline \text { April } & 11000 & \$ 4,600 \\\hline\end{array}$$ Using the high-low method, what is the cost function for maintenance costs?

• A) $1,800 + $0.40 per machine hour
• B) $300 + $0.40 per machine hour
• C) $400 + $0.40 per machine hour
• D) $200 + $0.40 per machine hour

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Definitions:

Price Lining

A pricing strategy that involves offering products at several different price points to provide options for different customer segments.

Price Lining

A pricing strategy that sets a limited number of prices for a specific category of products, thereby simplifying the choices available to consumers.

Demand-oriented

A pricing strategy where the price is set based on consumer demand, often adjusting prices in response to market conditions.

Target Pricing

A pricing strategy in which the selling price of a product is determined based on the desired profit margin and market conditions.