The Following Four Months of Data Were Collected on Utility

question 156

Multiple Choice

The following four months of data were collected on utility cost and the number of labour hours in Edmonton Company's factory.
$\begin{array}{lrr}& \text { Utility } & \text { Labour } \\\text { Month } & \text { cost } & \text { hours }\\\text { May } & \$ 22,100 & 3,975 \\\text { June } & 24,600 & 5,430 \\\text { July } & 23,500 & 4,400 \\\text { August } & 20,140 & 3,200\end{array}$
-Refer to the Figure.What would be the estimate of electricity cost if the factory incurred 4,700 labour hours next month?

• A)$9,400
• B)$19,560
• C)$20,260
• D)$23,140

Comprehend the reasons and implications of different dividend policies and practices.

Identify the significance of flotation costs on a firm's financial strategies.

Recognize the rights and entitlements of shareholders in relation to dividend distributions.

Understand the influence of economic conditions on dividend policies of firms.

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