Solve the Problem $( \mathrm { x } )$ the Second Column Shows the Dependent Variable (Y)

question 171

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The first column shows the independent variable $( \mathrm { x } )$ . The second column shows the dependent variable (y) .


Use linear regression to predict the value of $y$ when $x = 41$ .

• A) \(126.68\)
• B) \(118.48\)
• C) \(130.78\)
• D) \(138.98\)

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Definitions:

Variable Costing

A method of accounting where only variable production expenses, including direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead, are counted towards the cost of products.

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Absorption Costing

A system of accounting that includes every manufacturing expense, from direct materials and labor to variable and fixed overheads, into the calculation of a product’s cost.

Variable Costing

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