An important application of regression in manufacturing is the estimation of cost of production. Based on data (see attached) from Ajax widgets relating costs (y) to value (x) what is the cost per widget?

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An important application of regression in manufacturing is the estimation of cost of production. Based on data (see attached) from Ajax widgets relating costs (y) to value (x) what is the cost per widget?

Total Cost
Production Volume (units)
($)
400
4688
450
4893
550
5957
600
6105
700
7111
750
7743
425
4983
475
5461
575
6136
625
6302
725
7538
775
7596
Transcribed Image Text:Total Cost Production Volume (units) ($) 400 4688 450 4893 550 5957 600 6105 700 7111 750 7743 425 4983 475 5461 575 6136 625 6302 725 7538 775 7596
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