In Applying the High-Low Method, What Is the Unit Variable

question 116

Multiple Choice

In applying the high-low method, what is the unit variable cost? $\begin{array}{llr}\text { Month}&\text { Miles }&\text { Total Cost }\\hline \text { January } & \overline{80,000} & \$ 192,000 \\\text { February } & 50,000 & 160,000 \\\text { March } & 70,000 & 188,000 \\\text { April } & 90,000 & 260,000\end{array}$

• A) $2.88
• B) $2.50
• C) $3.20
• D) Cannot be determined from the information given.

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Definitions:

Absorption Costing

An accounting method that includes all direct costs and allocated overhead costs (both fixed and variable) in the cost of a unit of product.

Unit Product Cost

The total cost associated with producing one unit of product, including direct materials, labor, and overhead.

Year 2

The second year in a given timeline or series, often used in financial and performance analysis.

Absorption Costing

An approach to costing that covers all expenses involved in manufacturing, including direct materials, direct labor, and all overhead costs, both variable and fixed, in the product price.