The Unix Company uses the high-low method to determine its cost equation. The following information was gathered for the past year: Machine Hours Direct Labor Costs Busiest month (June) 18,950 Slowest month (December) 11,250 $915,000 $760,000 If Unix expects to use 14,100 machine hours next month, what are the estimated direct labor costs? (Round your answer to nearest Dollar)

The Unix Company uses the high-low method to determine its cost equation. The following information was gathered for the past year: Machine Hours Direct Labor Costs Busiest month (June) 18,950 Slowest month (December) 11,250 $915,000 $760,000 If Unix expects to use 14,100 machine hours next month, what are the estimated direct labor costs? (Round your answer to nearest Dollar)

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