Use a Graphing Utility to Find the Equation of the Line

question 247

Multiple Choice

Use a graphing utility to find the equation of the line of best fit. Round to two decimal places, if necessary.
- $\begin{array}{l|lllll}\mathrm{x} & 10 & 20 & 30 & 40 & 50 \\\hline \mathrm{y} & 3.9 & 4.6 & 5.4 & 6.9 & 8.3\end{array}$

• A) \(y = x - 8\)
• B) \(y = 0.11 x + 2.49\)
• C) \(y = 0.5 x - 2\)
• D) \(y = 0.17 x + 2.11\)

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Definitions:

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

Fixed manufacturing overhead costs are those production expenses that do not change with the volume of production, such as rent and salaries.

Absorption Costing

A bookkeeping system that integrates all costs, both direct and indirect, associated with the production of a product into its final cost.

Direct Labor

The wages and salaries paid to employees who are directly involved in the production of goods or the provision of services.

Manufacturing Overhead

Costs in the production process that are not directly tied to a specific product, such as factory utilities or salaries of supervisors.