Additional Problem 2-1 XYZ Company uses the formula y = a + bx to predict and analyze overhead costs. In the previous year, XYZ used $1,750 per month for the a factor and $0.35 for the b factor in applying overhead. XYZ has used direct labour hours in the past, but is wondering whether overhead behaviour is more closely associated with machine hours. The following data have been generated for consideration: Month Machine Hours 464 1 2 3 Overhead Costs $2,682 $3,075 $2,398 $2,710 $2,711 $2,585 479 395 487 512 418 4 5 6 Determine the fixed and variable values, using machine hours. (Round variable cost to 2 decimal places, e.g. 15.25 and fixed cost to o decimal places, e.g. 525). Fixed Cost Variable Cost per machine hour If it is expected that the company will incur 1,018 machine hours in the coming month, predict that month's overhead costs. (Round answer to 0 decimal places, e.g. 525). Month's overhead costs $ For April of the coming year, XYZ expects 3,299 direct labour hours and 623 machine hours. Predict overhead costs using (1) direct labour hours. (Round answer to o decimal place, e.g. 1,525.) Overhead cost (2) machine hours. (Round answer to 0 decimal place, e.g. 1,525.) Overhead cost If April's actual fixed overhead costs are $1,348 and actual variable overhead costs are $1,672, which activity base appears better? Better activity base