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Big Dave’s Bowling Ball Factory has the following financial information:
Month Units Produced Manufacturing Costs (in$)
July 648 1,748
August 653 1,770
September 652 1,758
October 650 1,755
November 700 1,800
December 660 1,780
January 550 1,500
February 600 1,600
March 647 1,750
April 653 1,760
May 652 1,740
June 655 1,769
Total 7,720 20,730
There were no beginning or ending inventories. The selling cost is $3/unit.
Required:
A. Using the High-Low method Calculate the total cost formula in the form “Y = aX+b”
B. What are the total estimated manufacturing costs if production is forecasted at 580 units?