Given the Following Cost and Activity Observations for Smithson Company's

question 29

Multiple Choice

Given the following cost and activity observations for Smithson Company's utilities, use the high-low method to calculate Smithson's fixed costs per month. Do not round your intermediate calculations.

• A) $1,533
• B) $2,530
• C) $22,800
• D) $50,600

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