Taunton Company Uses the High-Low Method to Estimate Its Cost

question 69

Multiple Choice

Taunton Company uses the high-low method to estimate its cost function. The information for 2017 is provided below:

What is the slope coefficient?

• A) $115.00
• B) $126.00
• C) $60.00
• D) $120.00

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