Answer:
D. $162
Explanation:
We know,
Using high-low method, variable cost per unit = (Highest maintenance expense - Lowest maintenance expense) / (Highest machine hours - Lowest machine hours)
Given,
Highest maintenance expense = $4,360
Lowest maintenance expense = $2,950
Highest machine hours = 2,500 hours
Lowest machine hours = 1,660 hours
Therefore,
Variable cost per unit = $(4360 - 2950)/(2500 - 1660)
Variable cost per unit = 1410/840 = 1.68
Total Fixed cost using lowest machine hours =
Total cost - (variable cost per unit x least machine hours)
= 2,950 - (1.68*1,660)
= $162