Use the Following Information for Questions -What Is the Slope of This Data, Using the High-Low

question 109

Multiple Choice

Use the following information for questions . $\begin{array}{lll}&\text { \# Machine}& \text { Maintenance }\\\underline{\text { Month }} &\underline{ \text { Hours X }}& \underline{\text { Costs Y}}\\\text { Jan } & 200 & \$ 415 \\\text { Feb } & 175 & \$ 385 \\\text { Mar } & 290 & \$ 520 \\\text { Apr } & 300 & \$ 534 \\\text { May } & 185 & \$ 403 \\\text { Jun } & 265 & \$ 490 \\\text { Jul } & 160 & \$ 372 \\\text { Auq } & 320 & \$ 564\end{array}$
-What is the slope of this data, using the high-low method?

• A)$1.2X
• B)$180
• C)$1.20
• D)$0.83

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Definitions:

Heart Rate

The number of heartbeats per unit of time, typically expressed as beats per minute (bpm), indicative of cardiovascular health and physical conditioning.

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Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for physical activity by speeding up the heart rate, increasing blood flow to muscles, and more.

Electrical Conduction

The flow of electrically charged particles across a conducting pathway.