The Following Data Show the Cooling Temperatures of a Freshly

question 72

Multiple Choice

The following data show the cooling temperatures of a freshly brewed cup of coffee after it is poured from the brewing pot into a serving cup. The brewing pot temperature is approximately 180º F. The output for an exponential model, ln(Temp) = β₀ + β₁Time + ε, is below. What is the predicted coffee temperature in half an hour after the brewing?

• A) 164.72
• B) −4.7904
• C) 164.74
• D) 120.42

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Definitions:

Compound

A compound formed by chemically joining atoms from more than one element.

2,3-dimethyl-2-butanamine

A branched aliphatic amine with a chemical formula C6H15N, where two methyl groups and an amine group are attached to a butane backbone.

Structure

The arrangement or organization of something, especially as it pertains to the arrangement of atoms in chemical compounds or the assembly of components in physical objects.

Boiling Point

The point at which the vapor pressure of a liquid matches the ambient pressure, leading to its transition into a gaseous state.