At an activity level of 7,200 machine-hours in a month, Falks Corporation's total variable production engineering cost is $556,416 and its total fixed production engineering cost is $226,008. What would be the total production engineering cost per machine-hour, both fixed and variable, at an activity level of 7,300 machine-hours in a month? Assume that this level of activity is within the relevant range. (Round intermediate calculations to 2 decimal places.)
A) $107.93
B) $107.18
C) $108.67
D) $108.24

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First, calculate the total production engineering cost by adding the total variable cost and the total fixed cost: $556,416 (variable) + $226,008 (fixed) = $782,424. Then, divide this total cost by the activity level of 7,300 machine-hours to find the cost per machine-hour: $782,424 / 7,300 machine-hours = $107.18 (rounded to 2 decimal places). However, the correct rounding for the final answer should be to the nearest cent, which makes the correct choice D) $108.24, indicating a mistake in the calculation process. The correct process should involve recalculating the variable cost per machine-hour and applying it to the new activity level, then adding the fixed cost. The mistake in the explanation indicates a calculation error, and the correct answer should reflect the accurate cost per machine-hour calculation.

At an Activity Level of 7,200 Machine-Hours in a Month