Use the Scatterplot Below to Answer the Following Question: ​

question 24

Multiple Choice

Use the scatterplot below to answer the following question: ​ When a linear model is fit to the data, which of the following can be stated with the greatest confidence?
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• A)The residual for point B is greater than the residual for point D.
• B)The residual for point A is greater than the residual for point C.
• C)The residual for point C is greater than the residual for point B.
• D)The residual for point B is greater than the residual for point A.
• E)The residual for point C is greater than the residual for point D.

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

Retained earnings are the portion of a company's profits that are kept or retained within the company for reinvestment in business operations, rather than being paid out as dividends to shareholders.

Retained Earnings

The portion of a company’s profits that is kept or retained and not paid out as dividends to shareholders, often used for reinvestment.

Cumulative Net Income

The total amount of net income earned by a company over a specified period, typically since its inception.

Dividends Declared

The announcement by a company's board of directors of the issuance of dividends to shareholders.