The Relationship of Y to Four Other Variables Was Established

question 114

Multiple Choice

The relationship of Y to four other variables was established as Y = 12 + 3X₁ - 5X₂ + 7X₃ + 2X₄. When X₁ increases 5 units and X₂ increases 3 units, while X₃ and X₄ remain unchanged, what change would you expect in your estimate of Y?

• A)Decrease by 15
• B)Increase by 15
• C)No change
• D)Increase by 5

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