Each Ordered Pair Gives the Exposure Index X of a Carcinogenic

question 5

Multiple Choice

Each ordered pair gives the exposure index x of a carcinogenic substance and the cancer mortality y per 100,000 people in the population. Use the model to approximate y if . Round your answer to one decimal place.

• A) 168.2
• B) 163.6
• C) 182.0
• D) 172.8
• E) 177.4

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