Compute the estimated costs for each of the following equations assuming the following costs for July:
In addition, state whether each is for a variable, fixed, or mixed cost.a.Total estimated costs = intercept
b.Total estimated costs = constant
c.Total estimated costs = constant + (slope × cost driver)
d.Total estimated costs = slope coefficient × cost driver
In addition, state whether each is for a variable, fixed, or mixed cost.

Question

Compute the estimated costs for each of the following equations assuming the following costs for July:
  In addition, state whether each is for a variable, fixed, or mixed cost.a.Total estimated costs = intercept
b.Total estimated costs = constant
c.Total estimated costs = constant + (slope × cost driver)
d.Total estimated costs = slope coefficient × cost driver
In addition, state whether each is for a variable, fixed, or mixed cost.

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The Answer is a.fixed, $80,000
b.fixed, $80,000
c.mixed, $80,000 + ($6 × 2,000)= $92,000
d.variable, $6 × 2,000 = $12,000

Compute the Estimated Costs for Each of the Following Equations