A Regression Equation Is Found That Predicts the Increased Cost $2.5 + 0.02$

question 214

Multiple Choice

A regression equation is found that predicts the increased cost of a home owner's electricity bill given the number of holiday lights they put on the outside of their house. The equation is dollars = $2.5 + 0.02$ (light) . If a house has 400 lights and a $\$ 15$ increase in their electricity cost, find their residual.

• A) \(- \$ 15\)
• B) \(- \$ 5\)
• C) \(\$ 15\)
• D) \(\$ 20\)
• E) \(\$ 5\)

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