The HW Grant Corporation Used Regression Analysis to Predict the Annual

question 115

Multiple Choice

The H.W. Grant Corporation used regression analysis to predict the annual cost of indirect materials. The results were as follows:

What is the cost estimation equation?

• A) Y = $15,640 + $11.25X
• B) Y = $3,600 + $8.67X
• C) Y = $19,240 + $5.14X
• D) Y = $12,040 + $11.25X

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