The Managerial Accountant at Organic Beverage Factory Used Spreadsheet Software

question 1

Multiple Choice

The managerial accountant at Organic Beverage Factory used spreadsheet software to run a regression analysis scenario and compile the following monthly cost data:
Which of the following is the correct cost equation showing the correlation of monthly costs,based on the results of the regression analysis compiled by the managerial accountant?

• A)y = $4,286,652 + $28.21
• B)y = 0.6521x + $4,286,652
• C)y = $0.6521 + $28.21x
• D)y = $28.21x + $4,286,652

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Definitions:

Basilar Membrane

A structure in the cochlea of the ear that plays a key role in the sense of hearing by vibrating in response to sound, thus stimulating hair cells to send nerve impulses to the brain.

Receptor Cells

Specialized cells in the body responsive to particular stimuli like light, sound, or chemicals.

Sound Waves

Vibrations that travel through the air or another medium and can be heard when they reach a person's or animal's ear.

Amplitude

The extent or range of a vibratory movement, measured from the position of equilibrium, commonly used to describe the magnitude of sound waves or other oscillations.