Masco is a consumer discretionary company that focuses on home improvement products. Here is a breakdown of the revenue concentration by industry. Which of the following headlines would be of the most interest to potential investors?A. Local Municipality Bans Watering Lawns Due to Low Water Supply B. Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling Is up More Than 8% as Homeowners Look to Improve House Values C. Government Provides Tax Incentive to Install Energy-Efficient Windows in Existing Homes D. Houston Chemical Plant Explosion Kills 3 People.

Identify which of the twelve basic functions listed below fit the description given.

Which value describes the desire to be one’s own boss? a. autonomy b. status c. security d. entrepreneurship

An important application of regression analysis in accounting is in the estimation of cost. by collecting data on volume and cost and using the least squares method to develop an estimated regression equation relating volume and cost, an accountant can estimate the cost associated with a particular manufacturing volume. consider the following sample of production volumes and total cost data for a manufacturing operation. production volume (units) total cost ($) 400 4000 450 5000 550 5400 600 5900 700 6400 750 7000 compute b 1 and b 0 (to 2 decimals if necessary). b 1 b 0 complete the estimated regression equation (to 2 decimals if necessary). = + x what is the variable cost per unit produced (to 1 decimal)? $ compute the coefficient of determination (to 4 decimals). note: report r 2 between 0 and 1. r 2 = what percentage of the variation in total cost can be explained by the production volume (to 2 decimals)? % the company's production schedule shows 500 units must be produced next month. what is the estimated total cost for this operation (to 2 decimals)? $