Suppose the linear regression line y = 2.009x - 37.131 predicts a pizza parlor's profits based on the number of pizzas sold. If x represents the number of pizzas sold, and y represents the pizza parlor's profits in dollars, about how much can the pizza parlor expect in profits if it sells 275 pizzas.

A) $550

B) $515

C) $480

D) $585

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Abbey Burgess

16 June, 02:24

Suppose the linear regression line y = 2.009x - 37.131 predicts a pizza parlor's profits based on the number of pizzas sold. If x represents the number of pizzas sold, and y represents the pizza parlor's profits in dollars, about how much can the pizza parlor expect in profits if it sells 275 pizzas.

A) $550

B) $515

C) $480

D) $585

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Jay Alvarez · Answer 1

The profit that can be expected by the pizza parlor is calculated by substituting 275 to the x of the given equation. That is,

y = 2.009x - 37.131

y = 2.009 (275) - 37.131

y = 515.344

Thus, the answer to this item is letter B.