The Following Data Represent the Daily Demand Y in Thousands

question 103

Essay

The following data represent the daily demand y in thousands of units) and the unit price x in dollars) for a product.
$\begin{array}{cc}\text { Daily Demand y) }&\text { Unit Price } x \text { ) }\\47 & 1 \\39 & 3 \\35 & 5 \\44 & 3 \\34 & 6 \\20 & 8 \\15 & 16 \\30 & 6\end{array}$
a. Compute and interpret the sample covariance for the above data.
b. Compute and interpret the sample correlation coefficient.

Understand the flow of costs in a job order cost accounting system from direct materials, direct labor, and factory overhead to Work in Process, Finished Goods, and Cost of Goods Sold.

Recognize how to record the transfer of costs from one production account to another, including Work in Process to Finished Goods, and Finished Goods to Cost of Goods Sold.

Identify and apply factory overhead rates to production costs.

Analyze and adjust factory overhead accounts, including underapplied or overapplied overhead.

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