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Introduction: The expense related to the business activities are called operating expense. The cost which changes according the unit of production is called variable cost.
To estimate: The
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Introduction: The expense related to the business activities are called operating expense. The cost which changes according the unit of production is called variable cost.
To prepare: Scattered graph for both the two year data.
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Introduction: Least square method are those methods which separate the mixed cost into two classes such as variable and fixed cost with use of regression line that reduce sum of squared errors.
The concern about the accuracy of the method.
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Introduction: Least square method are those methods which separate the mixed cost into two classes such as variable and fixed cost with use of regression line that reduce sum of squared errors.
To calculate: Total operating cost of the truck if it were driven 80,000 kilometer.
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Introduction: Least square method are those methods which separate the mixed cost into two classes such as variable and fixed cost with use of regression line that reduce sum of squared errors.
To comment: On the accuracy of high low estimate.
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MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING F/MGRS.
- The expected costs for the Maintenance Department of Stazler, Inc., for the coming year include: Fixed costs (salaries, tools): 64,900 per year Variable costs (supplies): 1.35 per maintenance hour Estimated usage by: Actual usage by: Required: 1. Calculate a single charging rate for the Maintenance Department. 2. Use this rate to assign the costs of the Maintenance Department to the user departments based on actual usage. Calculate the total amount charged for maintenance for the year. 3. What if the Assembly Department used 4,000 maintenance hours in the year? How much would have been charged out to the three departments?arrow_forwardSnowGlo Company manufactures snowboards. The management accountant wants to calculate the fixed and variable costs associated with the leasing of machinery. Data for the past four months were collected as follows: Month Lease cost Machine hours April $15,000 800 May 10,000 600 June 12,000 770 July 16,000 1,000 Using the high-low method, calculate the variable rate for the lease cost. $25 $59 $15 $65arrow_forwardRequired information [The following information applies to the questions displayed below.] Hudson Company reports the following contribution margin income statement. HUDSON COMPANY Contribution Margin Income Statement For Year Ended December 31 Sales (10,900 units at $225 each) Variable costs (10,900 units at $180 each) Contribution margin Fixed costs Income HUDSON COMPANY Contribution Margin Income Statement For Year Ended December 31 2,452,500 1,962,000 The company is considering buying a new machine that will increase its fixed costs by $39,000 per year and decrease its variable costs by $10 per unit. Prepare a contribution margin income statement for the next year assuming the company purchases this machine. Sales Variable costs Contribution margin Fixed costs Income/Loss 490, 500 387,000 $ 103,500arrow_forward
- A. APPLY THE CONCEPTS: Determine the mixed costs Costs that display characteristics of both fixed and variable costs simultaneously are called "mixed costs." The rental agreement on a piece of machinery stipulates an annual fee of $6,000 plus $2 for each hour of use. To illustrate, assume the manager wants to know what mixed costs will be at 7,000 hours of operation. Fixed Cost + (Variable Cost per Unit x Number of Units) = Mixed Cost $________________ + $_____ x 7,000 hours) = $___________ For this scenario, calculate the mixed costs at different levels across the relevant range, then graph them. Hours of Operation Mixed Cost 0 hours $________________ 4,000 $________________ 9,000 $________________ 12,000 $________________ 15,000 $________________ B. Based on the data from the table completed above, select the graph that correctly represents the mixed cost data. (selections in screenshot)arrow_forwardenjamin Inc. produces shoes. The accountant wants to calculate the fixed and variable costs associated with the leasing of machinery. or the past four months were collected as follows: Month April May June July Lease cost $15,000 10,000 12,000 16,000 Machine hours 800 500 770 900 Using the high-low method, calculate the fixed cost of leasing. O $2,500 $5,000 O$13,500 O $7,500arrow_forwardAdriana Corporation manufactures football equipment. In planning for next year, the managers want to understand the relation between activity and overhead costs. Discussions with the plant supervisor suggest that overhead seems to vary with labor-hours, machine-hours, or both. The following data were collected from last year's operations: Month Labor- Machine- Overhead Costs Hours Hours 1 730 1,363 $ 102,751 725 1,400 103,871 3 685 1,518 109,884 4 750 1,458 108,305 780 1,591 116,127 765 1,589 114,516 7 730 1,391 106,929 8 725 1,301 102,082 705 1,459 106,469 10 790 1,555 113,132 11 670 1,294 100,528 12 705 1,612 113,089arrow_forward
- Company produces three products with the following information: Selling price per unit Variable cost per unit Machine-hours per unit (MH/unit) Small $17 $8 2 Q) What is the maximum monthly rent the " optimal use of their own machine)? A) $ Product Medium $19 $10 3 Large $26 $12 4 The company has a limit of 14,300 machine-hours available per month and a monthly fixed cost of $11,000. The demand for each of the products is 2,500 units per month. The company's goal is to maximize its profitability. Suppose the Company can rent a machine that will provide an additional 1,360 machine-hours per month. company should be willing to pay for this machine (assuming they've madearrow_forwardCompany XYZ is conducting an engineering economic analysis to decide whether to make vs purchase position for a necessary element needed ins several products. Now the engineering department has established this information: Option A to purchase 10,000 units annually at a fixed price of $8.50 per unit. The cost of placing the order is insignificant as per the present cost accounting procedure. Option B to manufacture 10,000 units annually with a direct labor cost of $1.50 per unit, manufacturing overhead cost is allotted at 200% of direct labor (which is $3.00 per unit) ) and Direct materials cost at $5.00 per unit. Based on the information, should the unit be purchased or manufactured?arrow_forwardRequired information [The following information applies to the questions displayed below.] Hudson Company reports the following contribution margin income statement. HUDSON COMPANY Contribution Margin Income Statement For Year Ended December 31 Sales (11,500 units at $225 each) Variable costs (11,500 units at $180 each) Contribution margin Fixed costs Income $ 2,587,500 2,070,000 517,500 360,000 $ 157,500 The company is considering buying a new machine that will increase its fixed costs by $36,000 per year and decrease its variable costs by $10 per unit. Prepare a contribution margin income statement for the next year assuming the company purchases this machine. HUDSON COMPANY Contribution Margin Income Statement For Year Ended December 31 Sales Variable costs Contribution margin Fixed costs Income 0 $ 0arrow_forward
- 6. The Kentucky Tools Machine Shop wants to develop a cost estimating equation for its monthly cost of electricity. It has the following data: Month January April July October Cost of Electricity (Y) Direct Labor-Hours (X) $7,000 750 $7,500 850 $8,500 $7,250 1,000 800 What would be the best equation using the high-low method? A) Y = $2,000+ $7.50X B) Y= $2,500 + $6X C) Y= $1,500 + $8X D) Y = $2,000 + $6Xarrow_forwardMarkham Farms reports the following contribution margin income statement for the month of August. The company has the opportunity to purchase new machinery that will reduce its variable cost per unit by $2 but will increase fixed costs by 15%. Prepare a projected contribution margin income statement for Markham Farm assuming it purchases the new equipment. Assume sales level remains unchanged.arrow_forwardWellington, Inc., reports the following contribution margin income statement for the month of May. The company has the opportunity to purchase new machinery that will reduce its variable cost per unit by $10 but will increase fixed costs by 20%. Prepare a projected contribution margin income statement for Wellington, Inc., assuming it purchases the new equipment. Assume sales level remains unchanged.arrow_forward
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