The Paired Data Below Consists of Heights and Weights of 6

question 86

Multiple Choice

The paired data below consists of heights and weights of 6 randomly selected adults. The equation of the regression line is $\hat { y } = - 181.342 + 144.46 x$ . Find the total variation.
$\begin{array}{c|rrrrrr}\text { x Height (meters) } & 1.61 & 1.72 & 1.78 & 1.80 & 1.67 & 1.88 \\\hline \mathrm{y} \text { Weight }(\mathrm{kg}) & 54 & 62 & 70 & 84 & 61 & 92\end{array}$

• A) \(1,119.3\)
• B) \(100.06\)
• C) \(979.44\)
• D) \(1,079.5\)

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