What would be the cost estimation equation


Murphy Corporation has the following data pertaining to certain costs that cannot be easily identified as either fixed or variable. Murphy Corporation has decided to use a method of measuring cost functions called the high-low method in this situation.

Month Cost Hours

  • January $37,000 3,550
  • February 24,400 2,000
  • March 36,280 2,540
  • April 41,400 3,110
  • May 44,160 3,900
  • June 40,240 3,840

What would be the cost estimation equation, using Y for total costs and X for hours?

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