Using the high-low method, separate each mixed expense into variable and fixed elements. Express the variable and fixed portions of each mixed expense in the form Y= a + bx. Note: Round the Variable cost per unit to 2 decimal places. Shipping expense Salaries and commissions expense Variable Cost per unit per unit Fixed Cost Y = Y = Formula + X X

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Morrisey & Brown, Limited, of Sydney is a merchandising company that is the sole distributor of a product that is increasing in popularity among Australian consumers. The company’s income statements for the three most recent months follow:

 

  1. Using the high-low method, separate each mixed expense into variable and fixed elements. Express the variable and fixed portions of each mixed expense in the form Y = a + bX.
Using the high-low method, separate each mixed expense into variable and fixed elements. Express the variable and fixed portions of each mixed expense in
the form Y= a + bx.
Note: Round the Variable cost per unit to 2 decimal places.
Shipping expense
Salaries and commissions expense
Variable Cost
per unit
per unit
Fixed Cost
Y =
Y =
Formula
+
X
X
Transcribed Image Text:Using the high-low method, separate each mixed expense into variable and fixed elements. Express the variable and fixed portions of each mixed expense in the form Y= a + bx. Note: Round the Variable cost per unit to 2 decimal places. Shipping expense Salaries and commissions expense Variable Cost per unit per unit Fixed Cost Y = Y = Formula + X X
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