Samuels, inc., which uses the high-low method to analyze cost behavior, has determined that machine hours best explain the company's utilities cost. the company's relevant range of activity varies from a low of 600 machine hours to a high of 1,100 machine hours, with the following data being available for the first six months of the year: month utilities machine hoursjanuary $8700 800february 8360 720march 8950 810april 9360 920may 9625 950june 9150 9001.the variable utilities cost per machine hour is: a) $0.18.b) an amount other than those listed above. c) $4.50.d) $5.00.e) $5.50.2. the fixed utilities cost per month is: a) an amount other than those listed above. b) $4,760.c) $3,764.d) $5,100.e) $4,400.3. using the high-low method, the utilities cost associated with 980 machine hours would be: a) an amount other than those listed above. b) $9,660.c) $9,700.d) $9,790.e) $9,510.

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Adog whistle manufacturer's factory was located near a residential area. the manufacturer used the most effective methods for testing its whistles, but it was impossible to completely soundproof the testing area. a breeder of champion show dogs bought some property near the factory and raised and trained her dogs there. although the whistles were too high-pitched to be perceived by human ears, they could be heard by the breeder's dogs. consequently, the dogs often were in a constant state of agitation. in a suit by the breeder against the manufacturer, what is the likely outcome? response - correct a the breeder will prevail on a trespass theory, because the sound waves are entering onto the breeder's property. b the breeder will prevail on a nuisance theory, because the sound of the whistles is a substantial interference with the breeder's use of her land. c the breeder will not prevail, because the sound of the whistles is not a substantial interference with the breeder's use of her land. d the breeder will not prevail, because the manufacturer has acted reasonably in testing its whistles.