A Manager Wishes to Predict the Annual Cost (Y)of an Automobile

question 42

Multiple Choice

A manager wishes to predict the annual cost (y) of an automobile based on the number of kilometres (x) driven.The following model was developed: y = 1,550 + .36x.If a car is driven 20,000 kilometres, the predicted cost is ___.

• A)7,200
• B)5,650
• C)8,750
• D)2,270
• E)6,750

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