The Equation of the Trend Line for the Data Based

question 29

Multiple Choice

The equation of the trend line for the data based on sales (in $1000) of a local restaurant over the years 2005-2010 is Sales= -265575+132.571*year.Using the trend line, the forecast sales for the year 2012 is ________

• A)$1,157.85
• B)$1,157,850
• C)$132,571
• D)$2,673,304
• E)$1,000,327

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