The Data Below Represent the Consumption of High-Energy Drinks (In

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The data below represent the consumption of high-energy drinks (in gallons) by adult Americans over anine-year period. $$\begin{array} { r | c | c | c | c | c | c | c | c | c } \text { Year } & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 & 6 & 7 & 8 & 9 \\\hline \text { Consumption (gal) } & 10 & 11 & 11 & 12 & 13 & 14 & 15 & 15 & 13\end{array}$$

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