A Local Trucking Company Fitted a Regression to Relate the Cost

question 77

Multiple Choice

A local trucking company fitted a regression to relate the cost of its shipments as a function of the distance traveled. The Excel fitted regression is shown. Based on this estimated relationship, when distance increases by 50 miles, the expected shipping cost would increase by:

• A)$286.
• B)$143.
• C)$104.
• D)$301.

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