The Following Data Show the List Price, X, in Thousands $y=1.59 x-10.2$

question 160

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) .

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

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