A Limitation of the High-Low Method Is That

question 141

Multiple Choice

A limitation of the high-low method is that

• A)it is costly to use because it uses a statistical technique to estimate the cost components.
• B)it is complex to calculate.
• C)it can only be used if the levels of activity cover a wide range.
• D)because it is based on only two extreme points, the high and low activity levels, the cost equation may not be truly representative of the cost relationship.

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