A Local Tire Dealer Wants to Predict the Number of Tires

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Essay

A local tire dealer wants to predict the number of tires sold each month.He believes that the number of tires sold is a linear function of the amount of money invested in advertising.He randomly selects 6 months of data consisting of tire sales (in thousands of tires)and advertising expenditures (in thousands of dollars).Based on the data set with 6 observations,the simple linear regression equation of the least squares line is ŷ = 3 + 1x. MSE = 4
Using the sums of the squares given above,determine the 90 percent prediction interval for tire sales in a month when the advertising expenditure is $5,000.

Analyze the significance of money in elections and its implications for democracy.

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Differentiate between hard money and soft money in campaign finance.

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Definitions:

Preexisting Duty

An obligation or duty that already exists under contract law and does not constitute valid consideration for a new agreement.

Rescission

The act of canceling, voiding, or annulling a contract, returning the parties to their positions prior to the contract.

Usury

Charging an illegal rate of interest.

Lawful Maximum

The highest limit allowed by law, often referring to interest rates, fees, or other financial charges.