(Appendix 2A)Your Boss Would Like You to Estimate the Fixed

question 16

Multiple Choice

(Appendix 2A) Your boss would like you to estimate the fixed and variable components of a particular cost.Actual data for this cost over four recent periods appear below. Using the least-squares regression method, what is the cost formula for this cost?

• A)Y = $0.00 + $7.55X
• B)Y = $110.44 + $2.70X
• C)Y = $103.38 + $3.00X
• D)Y = $113.35 + $0.89X

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