Using the high-low method estimate the cost formula for


Question - Selected data about Ruby Company's manufacturing operations at two levels of activity are given below:

Number of units produced                          10,000                   15,000

Total manufacturing costs                            $157,000              $225,000

Direct material cost per unit                        $4                           $4

Direct labor cost per unit                              $6                           $6

Required:

a. Using the high-low method, estimate the cost formula for manufacturing overhead. Assume that both direct material and direct labor are variable costs.

b. What is the purpose of knowing the cost formula?

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