At an Activity Level of 7,900 Machine-Hours in a Month

question 16

Multiple Choice

At an activity level of 7,900 machine-hours in a month, Manchester Corporation's total variable maintenance cost is $430,550 and its total fixed maintenance cost is $417,120.
-What would be the total variable maintenance cost at an activity level of 8,000 machine-hours in a month? Assume that this level of activity is within the relevant range.

• A) $847,670
• B) $422,400
• C) $430,550
• D) $436,000

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Definitions:

Authoritative Command

Uses formal authority to end conflict.

Outright Competition

A market scenario where businesses directly contend with each other offering similar products or services to the same customer base.

Avoidance

Involves pretending a conflict does not really exist.

Pretending

is the act of simulating or giving the appearance of a particular state, condition, or attribute, often to deceive or for playful purposes.