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Commerce · Q397

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Graduate and Post Graduate · Commerce · question 397

Q397

Slope coefficient is 0.75 and difference in machine hours is 65000 then difference in cost would be

A.
$86,667
B.
$48,750
Answer
C.
$85,000
D.
$55,000

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Slope coefficient = Difference in costs ÷ Difference in machine hours
Difference in cost = Difference in machine hours × Slope coefficient
= 65000 × 0.75 = $48,750