Write a Linear Cost Function Equation for Each of the Following

question 96

Essay

Write a linear cost function equation for each of the following conditions.Use y for estimated costs and X for activity of the cost driver.
a.Direct manufacturing labor is $10 per hour.
b.Direct materials cost $15.60 per cubic yard.
c.Utilities have a minimum charge of $5,000,plus a charge of $0.30 per kilowatt-hour.
d.Machine operating costs include $300,000 of machine depreciation per year,plus $100 of utility costs for each day the machinery is in operation.

Construct and analyze linear regression equations from given data.

Utilize statistical tools to validate the relationships between variables and hypothesis testing.

Determine the value and significance of slopes and Y-intercepts in defining relationships between variables.

Understand how to calculate the Y-intercept in linear regression analysis.

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