Use the Regression Capabilities of a Graphing Utility or a Spreadsheet

question 77

Multiple Choice

Use the regression capabilities of a graphing utility or a spreadsheet to find the least squares regression line for the points $( 10,2 ) , ( 1,8 ) , ( 6,9 ) , ( 4,10 ) , ( 16,4 ) , ( 17,4 )$ . Round your answer to three decimal places.

• A) \(y = - 0.383 x + 9.524\)
• B) \(y = - 0.373 x + 9.514\)
• C) \(y = - 0.373 x + 9.524\)
• D) \(y = - 0.363 x + 9.524\)
• E) \(y = - 0.363 x + 9.514\)

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Definitions:

Return on Assets

A profitability ratio that measures how efficiently a company can generate profit from its assets.