Question 2 (L03)Yates Corp. wants to develop a cost equation for its administrative costs. The controllerbelieves the appropriate cost driver is units produced. Last year's data are presented below:MonthJanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecemberTotalAverageUnitsproduced32,50037,70024,70040,30049,40042,90053,30045,50026,00048,10061,10054,600516,10043,008AdministrativeCosts$24,28827,72017,82030,36037,29029,04032,67030,03020,46034,32040,92036,630$361.548$30,129Required:(a.) What is the equation for administrative costs using the high-low method?(b.) Prepare an estimate of administrative costs for a month when 30,000 units are produced.

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Question 2 (L03) Yates Corp. wants to develop a cost equation for its administrative costs. The controller believes the appropriate cost driver is units produced. Last year's data are presented below: Month January February March April May Units produced 32,500 37,700 24,700 40,300 49,400 Administrative Costs $24,288 27,720 17,820 30,360 37.290

Question 2 (L03) Yates Corp. wants to develop a cost equation for its administrative costs. The controller believes the appropriate cost driver is units produced. Last year's data are presented below: Month January February March April May Units produced 32,500 37,700 24,700 40,300 49,400 Administrative Costs $24,288 27,720 17,820 30,360 37.290

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