Bell Company Has Provided the Following Data for Maintenance Costs

question 42

Multiple Choice

Bell Company has provided the following data for maintenance costs:
$\begin{array}{|l|r|r|} \hline& \text { April } & \text { May } \\\hline \text { Machine Hours Incurred } & 12,000 & 16,000 \\\hline \text { Maintenance Cost Incurred } & \$ 24,000 & \$ 26,000 \\\hline\end{array}$
Using the high-low method,what is the cost formula for maintenance cost?

• A) $2.00 per machine hour.
• B) $1.625 per machine hour.
• C) $18,000 plus $0.50 per machine hour.
• D) $24,000 plus $0.50 per machine hour.

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