Given the Following Cost and Activity Observations for Smithson Company's

question 56

Multiple Choice

Given the following cost and activity observations for Smithson Company's utilities, use the high-low method to determine Smithson's fixed costs per month. Do not round your intermediate calculations.

• A)$1,533
• B)$2,530
• C)$22,800
• D)$50,600

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