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Formula:
The High-Low Method uses the following formulas to estimate variable and fixed costs:
1. Variable Cost Per Unit:
Variable Cost Per Unit = (Total Cost at Highest Activity - Total Cost at Lowest Activity) / (Highest Activity Level - Lowest Activity Level)
2. Fixed Cost:
Fixed Cost = Total Cost at Highest Activity - (Variable Cost Per Unit × Highest Activity Level)
(Alternatively, you can use the lowest activity point: Fixed Cost = Total Cost at Lowest Activity - (Variable Cost Per Unit × Lowest Activity Level))
Where:
- Highest Activity Level: The activity level (e.g., units produced, hours worked) with the highest observed volume.
- Total Cost at Highest Activity: The total cost incurred at the highest activity level.
- Lowest Activity Level: The activity level with the lowest observed volume.
- Total Cost at Lowest Activity: The total cost incurred at the lowest activity level.