
Cornerstones of Managerial Accounting 4th Edition by Maryanne Mowen, Don Hansen, Dan Heitger
Edition 4ISBN: 978-0324380767
Cornerstones of Managerial Accounting 4th Edition by Maryanne Mowen, Don Hansen, Dan Heitger
Edition 4ISBN: 978-0324380767 Exercise 39
Method of Least Squares, Developing and Using the Cost Formula
The method of least squares was used to develop a cost equation to predict the cost of receiving. Ninety-six data points from monthly data were used for the regression. The following computer output was received:
The driver used was number of parts inspected.
Required:
1. What is the cost formula
2. Using the cost formula from Requirement 1, identify each of the following: independent variable, dependent variable, variable rate, and fixed cost per month.
3. Using the cost formula, predict the cost of receiving for a month in which 2,500 parts are inspected.
The method of least squares was used to develop a cost equation to predict the cost of receiving. Ninety-six data points from monthly data were used for the regression. The following computer output was received:

The driver used was number of parts inspected.
Required:
1. What is the cost formula
2. Using the cost formula from Requirement 1, identify each of the following: independent variable, dependent variable, variable rate, and fixed cost per month.
3. Using the cost formula, predict the cost of receiving for a month in which 2,500 parts are inspected.
Explanation
1. The cost formulas of receiving are as...
Cornerstones of Managerial Accounting 4th Edition by Maryanne Mowen, Don Hansen, Dan Heitger
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