In August, Lakeside Hotel incurred $95,600 of housekeeping costs and cleaned 4,800 rooms. In January, when 2,500 rooms were cleaned, the housekeeping cost was $70,250. Based on this limited data, estimate for the cost of housekeeping: the fixed cost per month

In August, Lakeside Hotel incurred $95,600 of housekeeping costs and cleaned 4,800 rooms. In January, when 2,500 rooms were cleaned, the housekeeping cost was $70,250. Based on this limited data, estimate for the cost of housekeeping: the fixed cost per month

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