Question 1
Taunton Company uses the high-low method to estimate its cost function. The information for 2017 is provided below:
Highest observation of cost driver
4,000
$332,000
Lowest observation of cost driver
3,000
$312,000
What is the estimated total cost when 1,900 machine-hours are used?
◦ $509,600
◦ $290,000
◦ $489,700
◦ $157,700
Question 2
The Connors Company has assembled the following data pertaining to certain costs that cannot be easily identified as either fixed or variable. Connors Company has heard about a method of measuring cost functions called the high-low method and has decided to use it in this situation.
Cost Hours
$24,000
5,000
$26,100
6,300
$34,700
7,900
$48,000
11,000
$38,300
9,250
What is the cost function?
◦ y = $48,000 + $4.80X
◦ y = $24,000 + $4.36X
◦ y = $34,700 + $4.80X
◦ y = $4,000 + $4.00X