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Analyzing Mixed Costs Using Scattergraph, High-Low Method, and Least-Squares RegressionAsp...

Analyzing Mixed Costs Using Scattergraph, High-Low Method, and Least-Squares Regression

Aspen, Inc., manufactures one model of computer desk. The following data are available regarding units shipped and total shipping costs.

Month

Number of Units Shipped

Total Shipping Cost

January

30

$3,600

February

60

2,300

March

40

1,700

April

20

1,200

May

70

2,300

June

80

2,700

July

50

2,000

Required:

1. Prepare a scattergraph of Aspen’s shipping cost and draw the line you believe best fits the data.


2. Based on this graph, estimate Aspen’s total fixed shipping costs per month.


3. Using the high-low method, calculate Aspen’s total fixed shipping costs and variable shipping cost per unit.


4. Perform a least-squares regression analysis on Aspen’s data.


5. Using the regression output, create a linear equation (Y = A + BX) for estimating Aspen’s shipping costs.

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