Question

Larry estimates that the costs of insurance, license, and depreciation to operate his car total $320 per month and that the gas, oil, and maintenance costs are 14 cents per mile. Larry also estimates that, on average, he drives his car 1,400 miles per month. Required: a. How much cost would Larry expect to incur during April if he drove the car 1,529 miles

Answer 1

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Step-by-step explanation:

The question above is incomplete. The concluding part is

b. Would it be meaningful for Larry to calculate an estimated average cost per mile for a typical 1,400 mile month. Yes or No

Given the above information,

a. Total number of miles driven = 1.529 miles

Total cost = Fixed cost + Variable cost × Number of miles driven

= $320 + $0.14 × 1,529

= $320 + $214.06

= $534.06

b. Since $320 per month is the fixed, the fixed cost per mile will decrease with the increase in number of miles driven . It means that if he drives less than 1,400 miles , the actual cost will be more than the cost based on predetermined overhead rate of the cost.

No. It would not be meaningful for Larry to calculate an estimated average cost per mile for a typical 1,400 mile month.