Solve the Problem

question 35

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem. Round your answers to the nearest whole percent.
- The scatter diagram shows the data for price per item (y) and the availability of that item (x) . The correlation coefficient r
Is -0.95. Determine how much of the variation in price per item can be accounted for by the best-fit line.

• A)5%
• B)10%
• C)95%
• D)90%

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Definitions:

Non-programmed Decision Making

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Well-structured Problems

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