Cardillo Inc

question 94

Multiple Choice

Cardillo Inc., an escrow agent, has provided the following data concerning its office expenses: Management believes that office expense is a mixed cost that depends on the number of escrows completed. Note: Real estate purchases usually involve the services of an escrow agent that holds funds and prepares documents to complete the transaction.
Using the high-low method, the estimate of the fixed component of office expense per month is closest to:

• A)$9,606
• B)$13,485
• C)$13,181
• D)$13,793

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Definitions:

Tax Rate

The percentage at which income or corporate profits are taxed by the government.

Book Values

The net value of a company's assets as recorded on the balance sheet, calculated by subtracting liabilities from the total assets.

Market Values

The valuation at which an asset could be bought or sold in a current market, regardless of its original cost or book value.

Financial Manager

A financial manager is responsible for managing a company's financial planning, funding, and investment strategies to support the organization's goals.