At an Activity Level of 5,300 Machine-Hours in a Month

question 158

Multiple Choice

At an activity level of 5,300 machine-hours in a month, Clyburn Corporation's total variable maintenance cost is $114,268 and its total fixed maintenance cost is $154,336.
-What would be the total variable maintenance cost at an activity level of 5,600 machine-hours in a month? Assume that this level of activity is within the relevant range.

• A)$163,072
• B)$268,604
• C)$114,268
• D)$120,736

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