Exhibit 12-2 You Are Given the Following Information About Y and X

question 19

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 12-2
You are given the following information about y and x.

-Refer to Exhibit 12-2. The least squares estimate of b₀ (intercept) equals

• A)1
• B)-1
• C)6

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Definitions:

Tax Withholding

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