In the Restin Company, Maintenance Costs Are a Mixed Cost

question 31

Short Answer

In the Restin Company, maintenance costs are a mixed cost. At the low level of activity (80 direct labor hours), maintenance costs are $600. At the high level of activity (200 direct labor hours), maintenance costs are $1,100. Using the high-low method, what is the variable maintenance cost per unit and the total fixed maintenance cost?

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