The Relationship Between Interest Rates as a Percent (X) and Housing

question 73

Multiple Choice

The relationship between interest rates as a percent (X) and housing starts (Y) is given by the linear
Equation Y' = 4094 - 269X.
At what interest rate will there be no permits for housing starts?

• A) 8.26%
• B) 15.22%
• C) 14.32%
• D) 16.61%

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