Meredith Marshall Owns a Home Inspection Business, Offering Her Services

question 115

Essay

Meredith Marshall owns a home inspection business, offering her services to homeowners. She currently charges $180 per inspection but wants to know if her fee should be raised. She has provided the following data from the past six months:
Meredith takes her daughter with her on all inspections and pays her $40 per inspection. Due to slower business in the cooler months, Meredith estimates she will average 60 inspections per month for the next six months. Prepare a schedule showing Meredith 's estimated total cost per inspection.

Understand the concept of relevant range and its implications for cost behavior.

Understand the concept of relevant range of activity and its importance in cost analysis.

Calculate variable cost per unit within a given relevant range.

Determine contribution margin per unit and its significance in pricing and profit planning.

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