C M Chain Was to Manufacture 1,000 Chain Saws Next Month

question 68

Multiple Choice

C. M. Chain was to manufacture 1,000 chain saws next month. Its accountant has provided the following analysis of the total manufacturing costs. r² = 0.71
What is the estimated cost of producing the 1,000 chain saws?

• A) $400,200
• B) $284,142
• C) $200,400
• D) $18,000
• E) $9,000

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