The Following Data Show the List Price, X, in Thousands

question 215

Multiple Choice

The following data show the list price, x, in thousands of dollars, and the dealer invoice price, y, also in thousands of dollars, for a variety of sport utility vehicles. Find a linear equation that approximates the data, using the points (16.5,
16) 1) and (20.0, 18.3) . $$\begin{array} { c | c } \text { List Price } & \text { Dealer Invoice Price } \\\hline 16.5 & 16.1 \\17.6 & 17.0 \\20.7 & 18.2 \\23.1 & 19.3 \\20.0 & 18.3 \\24.6 & 21.0\end{array}$$

• A) \(y = 1.59 x - 9.11\)
• B) \(y = 0.629 x + 6.38\)
• C) \(y = 1.59 x - 10.2\)
• D) \(y = 0.629 x + 5.73\)

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