Brimfield Catering uses thehigh-low method to predict its total overhead costs. Past records show that total overhead cost was $25,600 when 860 hours were worked and $27,800 when 960 hours were worked. If brimfield catering has 885 hours scheduled for next month,

what is the expected total overhead cost for nextmonth?

Use thehigh-low method to determine the variable and fixed costs components of Brimfield

1.) Brimfield Catering's operating cost equation:

2.)Next identify the formula and compute the fixed cost component(the verticalintercept) using the costs for the highest level of activity.

3.) complete Brimfield Caterings's operating cost equation.

y+$______ x + $ ______

4.)If Brimfield Catering has 885 hours scheduled nextmonth, what is the expected total overheadcost?

The total monthly operating costs if Brimfield Catering works 885 labor hours is $_______