The following costs were for Optimal View Inc., a contact lens manufacturer: Output Fixed Cost Variable Cost Total Costs 270 $ 5,300 $ 10,000 $ 15,300 320 5,300 12,000 17,300 370 5,300 14,000 19,300 420 5,300 16,000 21,300 At an output level of 500 lenses, per unit total cost is projected to be:

Per unit total cost $49.00

Explanation:

The per unit total cost is as follows;

Particulars     Total Costs    Output

High level     $21,300           420

Low level     $15,300           270

Difference   $6,000            150

Unit variable cost40 ($6000 ÷ 150)

Fixed cost $4,500($21,300 - (420 × 40) )

Total cost at 500 lenses $24,500 ($4,500 + (500*40))

Per unit total cost $49.00 ($24,500 ÷ 500)

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