Exhibit 12-4
Regression Analysis Was Applied Between Sales Data Y $\hat { Y }$

question 96

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 12-4
Regression analysis was applied between sales data Y in $1,000s) and advertising data x in $100s) and the following information was obtained.
= 12 + 1.8 x
$\hat { Y }$ n = 17
SSR = 225
SSE = 75
Sb₁ = 0.2683
-Refer to Exhibit 12-4. The F statistic computed from the above data is

• A) 3
• B) 45
• C) 48
• D) 50

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Definitions:

Periodic Inventory System

An accounting method that updates inventory levels and cost of goods sold at the end of an accounting period, not continuously.

Merchandise Inventory

The goods or products that a retailer or wholesaler intends to sell to customers for a profit.

Purchase Discounts

Reductions in the cost price of goods or services that are offered to purchasers when they pay within a specified period or meet certain conditions, aimed at encouraging prompt payment.

Transportation-In

Costs incurred for shipping materials to a company, typically considered part of the inventory cost when calculating the cost of goods sold.