To Determine the Slope of the Variable Cost from a Scatter

question 207

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To determine the slope of the variable cost from a scatter diagram, divide the change in cost by the change in units.

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Definitions:

Equivalent Units

A concept used in process costing that converts partially completed units into a number of fully equivalent units.

Weighted Average Method

A cost accounting method used to calculate the cost of goods sold and ending inventory by taking into account the weighted average of all inventory costs.

Job Order Cost Accounting

An accounting method that accumulates and assigns costs to specific products or projects based on individual job orders.

Equivalent Units

A concept used in cost accounting to convert partially completed goods into a number of complete units of output.