The data below have been taken from the cost records of the Halifax General Hospital. The data relate to the costs of admitting patients at various levels of patient activity: Month Number of Patients Admitting Admitted Department Costs 3,600 $ 29,400 June ... . ................... 3,800 $ 28,700 July....... ..................... 2,900 $ 27,400 August . 3,200 $ 28,000 September .. .. . 3,300 $ 28,600 October.. 2,600 $ 26,200 November.. 2,200 $ 25,600 December 3,500 $ 29,300