Question 1To keep the equipment in top shape, Simple Company hired multiple maintenance engineers.Trevor has spent the following on maintenance for these engineers over the last eightmonths. Direct work hours are the strongest indicator of plant activity.MonthLaborMaintenanceHoursCost35,75038,00041,75035,00035,75032,50032,00035,5004,250JanuaryFebruary4,7504,5004,0003,750MarchAprilMay3,2501,1003,500JuneJulyAugustRequired:Determine the fixed and variable components of the maintenance expenses using the high-low technique and forecast for 2100 hours.

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Question 1 To keep the equipment in top shape, Simple Company hired multiple maintenance engineers. Trevor has spent the following on maintenance for these engineers over the last eight months. Direct work hours are the strongest indicator of plant activity. Month Labor Maintenance Hours Cost 4,250 January February 35,750 4,750 4,500 38,000 41,750 March April Мay 4,000 3,750 3,250 1,100 35,000 35,750 32,500 32,000 June July August 3,500 35,500 Required: Determine the fixed and variable components of the maintenance expenses using the high- low technique and forecast for 2100 hours.

Question 1 To keep the equipment in top shape, Simple Company hired multiple maintenance engineers. Trevor has spent the following on maintenance for these engineers over the last eight months. Direct work hours are the strongest indicator of plant activity. Month Labor Maintenance Hours Cost 4,250 January February 35,750 4,750 4,500 38,000 41,750 March April Мay 4,000 3,750 3,250 1,100 35,000 35,750 32,500 32,000 June July August 3,500 35,500 Required: Determine the fixed and variable components of the maintenance expenses using the high- low technique and forecast for 2100 hours.

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