Question

The managerial accountant at Fast and Mean Manufacturing reported that the organization contains an automated production line to manufacture and produce its products for consumers to enjoy in the marketplace. The managerial accountant reported that the company uses the high-low method to estimate the costs in the new budget. The managerial accountant reported the following information: Month Total Machine-Hours Total Costs January 250,000 $5,500,000 February 248,000 $5,260,000 March 249,000 $5,400,000 April 248,000 $5,220,000 May 238,000 $5,180,000 June 230,000 $5,130,000 Compute the slope of the mixed cost, or the variable cost per unit of activity. Compute the vertical intercept, or the fixed cost component of the mixed cost. What is the mixed cost equation

Answer 1

Answer: See explanation

Explanation:

1. Compute the slope of the mixed cost, or the variable cost per unit of activity.

Variable cost per unit will be:

= (Total Cost at the highest level-l - total cost at the lowest level) / (Highest activity level - lowest activity level)

= (5500000 - 5130000)/(250000 - 230000)

= 370000/20000

= $18.50

2. Compute the vertical intercept, or the fixed cost component of the mixed cost.

The fixed cost will be:

= Total cost - Variable cost

= $5,500,000 - (25,000 × $18.50)

= $5,500,000 - $4,625,000

= $875,000

3. What is the mixed cost equation

Mixed Cost equation will be:

= Fixed Cost + (Variable cost per unit × Total Units of activity )

= 875000 + (18.75 × x)

Y = 875000 + 18.75x