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Cycle Accessories manufacturers cellphone holders that can be mounted on the handle bars of most motorcycles. The manufacturing process is highly automated and management feels

Cycle Accessories manufacturers cellphone holders that can be mounted on the handle bars of most motorcycles. The manufacturing process is highly automated and management feels that machine-hours are likely the main driver of overhead costs. Data from the most recent year are shown below.

Month Machine-Hours Overhead Costs
January 2,800 $ 57,500
February 2,860 60,620
March 3,100 67,100
April 3,820 73,220
May 4,000 75,210
June 4,600 75,480
July 5,200 83,970
August 5,800 84,260
September 5,500 81,340
October 4,000 73,880
November 3,160 68,730
December 5,200 81,270

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1. Using least-squares regression, estimate the fixed cost and variable cost elements of monthly overhead costs. Estimate the fixed cost element to the nearest dollar and the variable cost element to the nearest cent.

(can you please show your work? I want the answer but also know how you got the answer, Thank you.)

2. If the company expects to use 4,300 machine-hours next month, estimate total overhead costs.

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