The controller of Oriole Industries has collected the following monthly expense data for use in analyzing the cost behavior of maintenance costs. Month Total Total
Maintenance Costs Machine Hours
January $2,860 320
February 3,160 370
March 3,760 520
April 4,660 670
May 3,360 520
June 5,260 720
Determine the variable cost components using the high-low method. (Round answer to 2 decimal places e. g. 2.25.)
Variable cost per machine hour $
Determine the fixed cost components using the high-low method.
Total fixed costs $

R& m chatelaine is one of the largest tax-preparation firms in the united states. it wants to acquire the tax experts, a smaller rival. after the merger, chatelaine will be one of the two largest income-tax preparers in the u. s. market. what should chatelaine include in its acquisition plans? it should refocus its attention from the national to the international market. in addition to acquiring the tax experts, it should also determine the best way to drive independent "mom and pop" tax preparers out of business. chatelaine will need to explain to the federal trade commission how the acquisition will not result in an increase in prices for consumers. chatelaine should enter a price-based competition with its other major competitor to force it out of business and become a monopoly.