The document outlines the high-low method for calculating variable and fixed costs. Step 1 identifies the highest and lowest activity levels with their associated costs. Step 2 calculates the variable cost per unit by taking the difference between the highest and lowest total costs and dividing by the difference in activity levels. Step 3 calculates fixed cost for the highest level by subtracting the variable cost per unit multiplied by activity units from the highest total cost. Step 4 develops the cost formula as Total Cost = Fixed Cost + Variable Cost per Unit x Activity Level.
The document outlines the high-low method for calculating variable and fixed costs. Step 1 identifies the highest and lowest activity levels with their associated costs. Step 2 calculates the variable cost per unit by taking the difference between the highest and lowest total costs and dividing by the difference in activity levels. Step 3 calculates fixed cost for the highest level by subtracting the variable cost per unit multiplied by activity units from the highest total cost. Step 4 develops the cost formula as Total Cost = Fixed Cost + Variable Cost per Unit x Activity Level.
The document outlines the high-low method for calculating variable and fixed costs. Step 1 identifies the highest and lowest activity levels with their associated costs. Step 2 calculates the variable cost per unit by taking the difference between the highest and lowest total costs and dividing by the difference in activity levels. Step 3 calculates fixed cost for the highest level by subtracting the variable cost per unit multiplied by activity units from the highest total cost. Step 4 develops the cost formula as Total Cost = Fixed Cost + Variable Cost per Unit x Activity Level.