Using the least squares method, the monthly fixed production cost is approximately

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Company produces and sells rattan baskets. The number of drifts produced are the corresponding total production costs for six months, which are representatives for the year, are as follows:
Using the least squares method, the monthly fixed production cost is approximately

a. P 1,500.
 
 
 
b. P18,000.
 
 
 
c. P 4,350.
 
 
 
d. P52,200.
Month
Units Produced
Production Costs
April
Мay
June
July
August
September
P 4,000
8,000
6,000
7,500
8,500
7,250
500
700
900
600
800
550
Transcribed Image Text:Month Units Produced Production Costs April Мay June July August September P 4,000 8,000 6,000 7,500 8,500 7,250 500 700 900 600 800 550
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