QS 18-3 Cost behavior estimation-high-low method LO P1 The following information is available for a company's maintenance cost over the last seven months. Month June July August September October November December Maintenance Hours Maintenance Cost 3,710 5,240 4,220 4,730 5,750 6,260 3,200 15 Using the high-low method, estimate both the fixed and variable components of its maintenance cost. Using the high-low method, estimate both the fixed and variable components of its maintenance cost. High-Low method - Calculation of variable cost per maintenance hour Total cost at the high point Variable costs at the high point: Volume at the high point: Variable cost per maintenance hour Total variable costs at the high point Total fixed costs Total cost at the low point Variable costs at the low point: Volume at the low point: Variable cost per maintenance hour Total variable costs at the low point Total fixed costs