Suppose That the Following Table Shows the Average Hourly Earnings

question 7

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the following table shows the average hourly earnings for full-time production workers in various industries for selected years. The linear regression equation for hourly earnings as a function of time is given by (where x is the number of years after 1970 and y is the average hourly wage) . What does this model predict for the average hourly earnings in 2024? Round your answer to two decimal places. ​

• A) $42.51
• B) $327.10
• C) $43.41
• D) $326.20
• E) $325.80

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