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Transcribed Image Text:**Lichtenstein Imports Utilities Cost Analysis**
Lichtenstein Imports needs to determine the variable utilities rate per machine hour to estimate the cost for August. Relevant information is as follows:
| Month | Machine Hours Worked | Utilities Cost |
|-------|-----------------------|----------------|
| April | 5,650 | $10,060 |
| May | 5,200 | $9,940 |
| June | 7,500 | $11,725 |
| July | 9,000 | $13,400 |
Lichtenstein anticipates producing 6,000 units in August, with each unit requiring 2.5 hours of machine time. The company uses the high-low method to analyze costs.
**Required:**
A. Calculate the variable and fixed components of the utilities cost.
B. Using the data calculated above, estimate the utilities cost for August.
*All requirements should round the "variable cost per hour" to 2 decimal places and final answers to the nearest dollar amount.*
**Solution:**
| Calculation | Amount |
|-------------|--------|
| **A.** Variable cost per hour | $0.91 |
| Fixed cost | $4,355 |
| Calculation | Amount |
|-------------|--------|
| **B.** Total variable cost | (to be calculated) |
| Total fixed cost | $4,355 |
| Total utilities cost for August | (to be determined) |
This analysis helps in understanding how utility costs vary with machine hours, assisting in budgeting and planning for future production.
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