
Principles of Cost Accounting
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Using miles as the activity level

Transcribed Image Text:Morgan Corporation accumulates the following data concerning a
mixed cost, using miles as the activity level.
Miles Driven Total Cost
July 12,000
16,000
August 8000
14,500
Sept
9,000
11,500
Oct 6000
12000
Instructions:
Compute the variable and fixed cost elements using the high-low
method.
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