Write a Linear Cost Function Equation for Each of the Following

question 127

Essay

Write a linear cost function equation for each of the following conditions. Use y for estimated costs and X for activity of the cost driver.
a.Direct materials cost is $2.70 per pound
b.Total cost is fixed at $800 per month regardless of the number of units produced.
c.Auto rental has a fixed fee of $90.00 per day plus $1.75 per mile driven.
d.Machine operating costs include $1,000 of maintenance per month, and $15.00 of coolant usage costs for each day the machinery is in operation.

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Definitions:

Productive Capacity

Productive capacity is the maximum output a system, facility, or project can produce under normal conditions within a given period.

Useful Life

The estimated period a fixed asset is expected to be usable for its intended purpose, important for depreciation calculations.

Residual Value

The estimated remaining value of an asset at the end of its useful life, often considered for depreciation calculations and lease contracts.

Depreciation

The accounting process of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting wear and tear, decay, or decline in value.