The Following Table Shows the Gross National Product $G$ , in Trillions of Dollars, Years After 2005

question 51

Multiple Choice

The following table shows the gross national product $G$ , in trillions of dollars, years after 2005. Use linear regression to model G as a function of .

• A) \(G = 13.01 t + 0.35\)
• B) \(G = 0.35 t + 13.01\)
• C) \(G = 0.35 t + 12.75\)
• D) \(G = 0.84 t + 12.75\)

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