(Appendix 2A)Cespedes Inc

question 5

Multiple Choice

(Appendix 2A) Cespedes Inc.'s inspection costs are listed below: Management believes that inspection cost is a mixed cost that depends on units produced. Using the least-squares regression method, the estimate of the variable component of inspection cost per unit produced is closest to:

• A)$5.40
• B)$5.33
• C)$5.43
• D)$16.07

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