
Concept explainers
Variable Cost: Variable cost is the cost that changes when the volume of production changes, in the same direction and in the same proportion.
Fixed Cost: Fixed cost is the cost that remains constant irrespective of changes in the production volume.
Scattergraph: A scattergraph is a graph or a chart that represents the relationship between two variables for a given set of data.
Least-squares regression: The least-squares regression is a statistical tool to estimate the production costs. The least-squares regression uses an equation to graph the fixed and variable costs along with the regression line.
- Prepare scattergraph using the data given and comments on insights of scattergraph.
- Using the least-squares regression estimates the fixed cost and variable components of
overhead expenses and cost formula overhead expenses. - At standard price of $31 per guest, estimate the contribution profit of a standard 180-guest cocktail party.
- Calculate the bid price per guest for the charity event at no loss terms.
- Decide whether Chavez should bid below price of $31 per guest price or not.
(1)
A scattergraph using the data given and comments on insights of scattergraph.
(2)
To Compute:
Using the least-squares regression method, estimate the fixed cost and the variable components of overhead expenses and the cost formula of overhead expenses.
(3)
The contribution profit of a standard 180-guest cocktail party at a standard price of $31 per guest.
(4)
To compute:
The bid price per guest for the charity event at no loss terms.
(5)
To discuss:
Whether Chavez should bid below price of $31 per guest price or not.

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