Question

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Answer 1

Let's actually find the line of best fit...

m=(nΣyx-ΣyΣx)/(nΣx^2-ΣxΣx)

m=(11*836-130*55)/(11*385-3025)

m=2046/1210  

m=93/55

b=(Σy-93Σx/55)/n

b=(55Σy-93Σx)/(55n)

b=(7150-5115)/(55*11)

b=185/55, so the line of best fit is:

y=(93x+185)/55

A)  The approximate y-intercept (the value of y when x=0) is 185/55≈3.36.

Which means that those who do not practice at all will win about 3.36 times

B) y(13)=(93x+185)/55

y(13)≈25.34

So after 13 months of practice one would expect to win about 25.34 times.