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Problem 5-1A (Algo) Measuring costs using high-low method LO P1

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[The following information applies to the questions displayed below.] Alden Companys monthly data for the past year follow. Management wants to use these data to predict future variable and fixed costs.

Month	Units Sold	Total Cost	Month	Units Sold	Total Cost
1	322,500	$ 160,000	7	357,500	$ 259,900
2	167,500	103,750	8	272,500	154,250
3	267,500	208,100	9	75,500	62,500
4	207,500	102,500	10	152,500	133,125
5	292,500	204,000	11	96,500	96,500
6	192,500	114,500	12	102,500	79,150

Problem 5-1A (Algo) Part 1

1. Estimate both the variable costs per unit and the total monthly fixed costs using the high-low method. (Do not round intermediate calculations.)

Predict future total costs when sales volume is (a) 385,000 units and (b) 425,000 units.