$2.$ Use the high$-$low method to determine the cost equation for each brand of machine and use the results to calculate the costs of operating each machine if Hardison's output is expected to be $25,000$ square yards. $[$The following information applies to the questions displayed below.$]$

Hardison Incorporated manufactures glass for office buildings in Florida. As a result of age and wear, a critical machine in

the production process has begun to produce quality defects. Hardison is considering replacing the old machine with a

new machine, either brand $A$ or brand $B.$ The manufacturer has provided Hardison with the following data on the costs of

operation of each machine brand at various levels of output:

Problem $8-43($Algo$)$ Part $2$: Use the high$-$low method to determine the cost equation

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Req $2$ and $3$

Use the high$-$low method to determine the cost equation for each brand of machine and use the results to calculate the

costs of operating each machine if Hardison's output is expected to be $25,000$ square yards.

Note: Enter your "Slope coefficient" answers to $2$ decimal places.

Using the high$-$low equations from requirement $2,$ calculate the costs of operating each machine if Hardison's output is

expected to be $40,000$ square yards and then for expected output of $60,000$ square yards

Note: Enter your "Slope coefficient" answers to $2$ decimal places.

$3.$ Using the high$-$low equations from requirement $2,$ calculate the costs of operating each machine if Hardison's output is expected to be $40,000$ square yards and then for expected output of $60,000$ square yards