The Following Information Is Available for a Company's Utility Cost

question 34

Multiple Choice

The following information is available for a company's utility cost for operating its machines over the last four months. Using the high-low method,the estimated variable cost per machine hour for utilities is:

• A)$3.38.
• B)$6.00.
• C)$2.50.
• D)$4.22.
• E)$6.17.

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