Answer the Following Questions Using the Information Below:
Syosis Company

question 156

Multiple Choice

Answer the following questions using the information below:
Syosis Company uses the high-low method to estimate its cost function. The information for 2015 is provided below:
$\begin{array}{lll}&\text { Machine-hours }& \text { Costs }\\\text { Highest observation of cost driver } & 2,500 & \$ 300,000 \\\text { Lowest observation of cost driver } & 1,500 & \$ 220,000\end{array}$
-What is the estimated cost function for the above data?

• A) y = 300,000 +120X
• B) y = 220,000 +147X
• C) y = 100,000 +80X
• D) y = 130X

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Definitions:

Long-Run Average Cost Curve

A graphical representation showing the minimum average cost at which any output level can be produced when all inputs are variable in the long run.

Short-Run

A timeframe in economics where at least one input, such as capital or labor, is fixed, limiting the ability of businesses to adjust production immediately.

Tangent

In economics, it represents a point where two curves touch, often used in optimization problems to find equilibrium points.

Long Run

Refers to a period during which all factors of production and costs are variable, allowing full adjustment to production decisions.