The Saskatoon Company Manufactures Motorcycles -Refer to the Figure

question 73

Multiple Choice

The Saskatoon Company manufactures motorcycles. The company's management accountant wants to calculate the fixed and variable costs associated with utility cost incurred by the factory. Data for the past five months were collected. $\begin{array}{lrr}& \text { Utility } & \text { Machine } \\\text { Month } &\text { cost }&\text { hours }\\\text { March } & \$ 30,255 & 2,200 \\\text { April } & 32,750 & 2,525 \\\text { May } & 34,712 & 2,710 \\\text { June } & 31,850 & 2,410 \\\text { July } & 30,720 & 2,290\end{array}$
-Refer to the Figure.When using a linear regression program,what is the forecasted utility cost at 3,000 machine hours (rounded to the nearest dollar) ?

• A)$10,631
• B)$28,288
• C)$37,116
• D)$45,945

Calculate unit prices and understand their significance in consumer decisions.

Understand the criteria and purposes of class-action lawsuits.

Recognize the purposes of service contracts and their benefits to consumers.

Know the roles of consumer protection agencies, such as the Better Business Bureau.

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