Compute the Estimated Costs for Each of the Following Equations

question 133

Essay

Compute the estimated costs for each of the following equations assuming the following costs for July:

In addition,state whether each is for a variable,fixed,or mixed cost.
a.Total estimated costs = intercept
b.Total estimated costs = constant
c.Total estimated costs = constant + (slope × cost driver)
d.Total estimated costs = slope coefficient × cost driver
In addition,state whether each is for a variable,fixed,or mixed cost.

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Definitions:

Direct Materials

Direct materials are raw materials that are directly traceable to the manufacturing of a product and are an essential part of the finished product.

Direct Labor

The workforce directly involved in producing goods or delivering services, whose wages are considered part of manufacturing costs.

Manufacturing Overhead

All indirect costs associated with the manufacturing process, including but not limited to, utilities, depreciation, and salaries of non-direct labor.

Inventoriable Costs

Direct costs associated with the acquisition or production of goods that are capitalized as inventory and recognized as cost of goods sold when the inventory is sold.