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Level of activity

Ffauz11y ago
Cost Z is fixed in total for a period. if the level of activity in the period is increased by 50% what change would occur in cost Z per unit of activity? answersheet answer:decrease by a third how to do this question,sir? pls help.thanks sir!
kengarrettkengarrettTutor11y ago#1
Let's say the cost = $12,000 and the level of activity = 1,000 units. Cost/unit = 12,000/1,000 = $12. Now, if the activity level rises by 50% to 1,500 units, cost/unit = 12,000/1,500 = $8 The original $12/unit has decreased by 1/3 to $8/unit.
Sshanif10y ago#2
hello sir.. plzz help me out in this question a particular cost is classified as semi variable.. what is the sffect on total cost if activity increase by 20%..
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