Trey, Inc Is Studying Marketing Cost and Sales Volume, and Has

question 82

Multiple Choice

Trey, Inc. is studying marketing cost and sales volume, and has generated the following information by use of a scatter diagram and a least-squares regression analysis:

Trey is now preparing an estimate for monthly sales of 18,000 units. On the basis of the data presented, compute the most accurate sales forecast possible.

• A) $159,500.
• B) $162,000.
• C) $164,900.
• D) $167,400.
• E) None of the answers is correct.

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