(Appendix 5A) Electrical Costs at One of Rome Corporation's Factories

question 72

Multiple Choice

(Appendix 5A) Electrical costs at one of Rome Corporation's factories are listed below:
Management believes that electrical cost is a mixed cost that depends on machine-hours.
-Using the high-low method,the estimate of the variable component of electrical cost per machine-hour is closest to:

• A) $2.11
• B) $1.80
• C) $2.21
• D) $0.47

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Definitions:

Impairment Loss

A reduction in the recoverable amount of a fixed asset or goodwill below its carrying amount, recognized in the financial statements.

Net Realizable Value

The estimated selling price of goods, minus estimated costs of completion and any costs necessary to make the sale.

Volume Rebates

Discounts or refunds provided to buyers based on the volume of goods or services purchased over a specified period.

IAS 34

refers to the International Accounting Standard 34 "Interim Financial Reporting" that outlines how to report financial figures for interim periods.