Patrick Ross, the president of Ross's Wild Game Company, has asked for information about the cost behaviour of manufacturing overhead costs.Specifically, he wants to know how much overhead cost is fixed and how much is variable.The following data are the only records available:
Required:
Using the high-low method, determine the overhead cost equation.Use machine-hours as your cost driver.
Definitions:
Book Value
The value of an asset as recorded on the balance sheet, calculated as the cost of the asset minus any depreciation.
Proportionate Book Value
The valuation of an entity's share in an investment, calculated based on the proportionate share of the invested entity’s book value.
Deferred Income Tax Asset
A balance sheet item that represents the difference between taxes already paid or accrued and the expected future tax payment, indicative of taxes that will be recovered in future periods.
Separate Income Tax Returns
Tax documents filed individually by entities or persons instead of jointly or as part of a consolidated group.
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