Write a Linear Cost Function Equation for Each of the Following

question 96

Essay

Write a linear cost function equation for each of the following conditions.Use y for estimated costs and X for activity of the cost driver.
a.Direct manufacturing labor is $10 per hour.
b.Direct materials cost $15.60 per cubic yard.
c.Utilities have a minimum charge of $5,000,plus a charge of $0.30 per kilowatt-hour.
d.Machine operating costs include $300,000 of machine depreciation per year,plus $100 of utility costs for each day the machinery is in operation.

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Definitions:

Balance Sheet

A documentation of a company’s financial position, showcasing assets, liabilities, and the equity held by shareholders at a particular instance.

Lower-of-cost-or-market

An accounting principle that valuables inventory at the lower cost between the original purchase cost and its current market price.

Conservatism

An accounting principle that requires uncertainties and risks to be accounted for by reporting lower potential profits and higher liabilities.

Replacement Cost

The cost to replace an asset at its current market price, often used in insurance and accounting.