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When using the high-low method, should you base the high and low observations on the dependent variable or on the cost driver?

Identifying variable-, fixed-, and mixed-cost functions. The Pacific Corporation operates car rental agencies at more than 20 airports. Customers can choose from one of three contracts for car rentals of one day or less: Contract \(1: \$ 50\) for the day Contract \(2: \$ 30\) for the day plus \(\$ 0.20\) per mile traveled Contract \(3: \$ 1\) per mile traveled 1\. Plot separate graphs for each of the three contracts, with costs on the vertical axis and miles traveled on the horizontal axis. 2\. Express each contract as a linear cost function of the form \(y=a+b x\) 3\. Identify each contract as a variable- - fixed-, or mixed-cost function.