Find an Equation for the Least Squares Line Representing Weight

question 5

Multiple Choice

Find an equation for the least squares line representing weight, in pounds, as a function of height, in inches, of men. Then, predict the height of a man who is 145 pounds to the nearest tenth of an Inch. The following data are the (height, weight) pairs for 8 men: (66, 150) , (68, 160) , (69, 166) , (70,175) , (71, 181) , (72, 191) , (73, 198) , (74, 206) .

• A)64.6 inches
• B)65.7 inches
• C)63.2 inches
• D)68.2 inches

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