Connell Co. collects the following data concerning a mixed cost, using miles as the activity level.                         Miles Driven          Total Cost January            10,000                    $17,000

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Connell Co. collects the following data concerning a mixed cost, using miles as the activity level.

 

                      Miles Driven          Total Cost

January            10,000                    $17,000

February            8,000                    $13,500

March                 9,000                   $14,400

April                   7,000                    $12,500

 

Instructions:     Compute the variable and fixed cost elements using the high-low method.

 

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