The controller of Moonshine has requested a quick estimate of the manufacturing supplies needed for July when production is expected to be 470,000 units. Below are actual data from the prior three months of operations: Production in units Manufacturing supplies March 450,000 April 540,000 May 480,000 Using these data and the high-low method, what is the best estimate of the cost of manufacturing supplies that would be needed for July? (Assume that this activity is within the relevant range.) a. $755,196 b. $752,060. C. $781,060. d. $723,060 853,560 $805,284 766,560

The controller of Moonshine has requested a quick estimate of the manufacturing supplies needed for July when production is expected to be 470,000 units. Below are actual data from the prior three months of operations: Production in units Manufacturing supplies March 450,000 April 540,000 May 480,000 Using these data and the high-low method, what is the best estimate of the cost of manufacturing supplies that would be needed for July? (Assume that this activity is within the relevant range.) a. $755,196 b. $752,060. C. $781,060. d. $723,060 853,560 $805,284 766,560

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