Answer:
The utilities cost associated with 1,110 machine hours will be $10,505.
Explanation:
High Low method is a way to calculate the variable and fixed cost element of total cost using lowest level of activity and its cost and highest level of activity and its cost.
In this example The Highest activity of Machine hour is in the month of May and Lowest activity is in February.
Using high low method:
Variable cost = ( Highest activity cost - Lowest activity cost ) / ( Highest activity - Lowest activity )
Variable cost = ( Cost in May - Cost in February ) / ( Machine hours in May - Machine Hours in February)
Variable cost = ( $9,625 - $8,360 ) / ( 950 - 720 )
Variable cost = $1,265 / 230
Variable cost = $5.50 per machine hour
Fixed Cost = $8360 - ( 720 x $5.5) = $8360 - $3960 = $4,400
Utility cost of 1110 units = $4,400 + ( 1,110 x 5.5 ) = $4400 + $6,105 = $10,505
