Use the Following Information to Answer the Next Question(s)

question 50

Multiple Choice

Use the following information to answer the next question(s) .
The following information was collected regarding maintenance costs at different activity levels measured in machine hours:

-Using the high-low method, an estimate of the variable component for maintenance costs is

• A) $50.00.
• B) $52.50.
• C) $64.28.
• D) $75.00.

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