Noble IncDocumented the Number of Units Produced as Well as Maintenance

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Essay

Noble Inc.documented the number of units produced as well as maintenance costs for the past five months as follows:
$$\begin{array} { l c c } & \text { Number af units } & \text { Total overhead costs } \\\hline \text { October } & 120 \text { a00 } & \$ 6200 \\\text { Navember } & 180000 & 10000 \\\text { December } & 100000 & 6000 \\\text { January } & 110000 & 8000 \\\text { February } & 135000 & 9000\end{array}$$
Noble uses the high/low method of estimating mixed costs.
Required:
A. What is the equation to predict estimated total overhead costs?
B. If the company expects to produce 150000 units in March, what will be the estimated total overhead costs?

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