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1 August, 02:23

The method of least squares was used to develop a cost equation to predict the cost of monthly equipment maintenance. The following computer output was received:Intercept40,000Slope20The driver used was the number of machine hours. Using the cost formula for the equipment maintenance cost, what is the predicted cost of equipment maintenance for April, assuming that 8,000 machine hours will be logged in April?

a. $140,000

b. $200,000

c. $185,000

d. None of these choices are correct.

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  1. 1 August, 03:14
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    correct option is b. $200,000

    Explanation:

    given data

    Intercept = 40,000

    Slope = 20

    machine hours X = 8000

    to find out

    what is the predicted cost of equipment maintenance for April

    solution

    we will use here least square equation that will be

    Y = intercept + Slope * X ... 1

    here Y is cost of maintenance and X is maintenance hours

    so put here value we get from equation 1

    Y = 40000 + (20 * 8000)

    Y = 40000 + 160000

    Y = 200000

    so predicted cost of equipment maintenance for April is 200000

    correct option is b. $200,000
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