An Analysis of Past Maintenance Costs Indicates That Maintenance Cost

question 56

Multiple Choice

An analysis of past maintenance costs indicates that maintenance cost is an average of $0.20 per machine-hour at an activity level of 10,000 machine-hours and $0.25 per machine-hour at an activity level of 8,000 machine-hours. Assuming that this activity is within the relevant range, what is the total expected maintenance cost if the activity level is 8,700 machine-hours?

• A)$400.
• B)$2,250.
• C)$1,740.
• D)$2,000.

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Definitions:

Power Supply

A device that provides the necessary electrical power to a computer, converting electric current from a source to the correct voltage, current, and frequency.

Thermal Paste

Applied between the processor and its heat sink to provide a thermal pad that disperses heat more evenly.

Heat Sink

A component used in electronics and computers to dissipate heat away from devices, ensuring they operate within safe temperature limits.

CPU

Known as the Central Processing Unit, this crucial element of a computer handles the bulk of its computational processes.