At the High Level of Activity in November 7000 Machine

question 116

Multiple Choice

At the high level of activity in November 7000 machine hours were run and power costs were $18000. In April a month of low activity 2000 machine hours were run and power costs amounted to $9000. Using the high-low method the estimated fixed cost element of power costs is

• A) $18000.
• B) $9000.
• C) $5400.
• D) $12600.

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Definitions:

Nociception

The sensory process that provides the signals that lead to the perception of pain in response to a potentially harmful stimulus.

Endogenous Opiates

Naturally occurring chemicals in the body that reduce pain, enhance pleasure, and play a role in the stress response, similar to opioids.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the brain and is encased within the vertebral column.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in both the central and peripheral nervous systems that plays a crucial role in muscle movement and cognitive functions.