Question

The equation used to predict how long it will take to receive a package through the mail is ŷ=0.5 + 0.02x1 + 0.85x2 days, where x1 is the distance to travel and x2 is the weight of the package. Use this equation to predict the how long it will take to receive a package that is 224 miles away and weighs 2.2 pounds.

Answer 1

Answer:

It will take approximately 7 days to receive a package that is 224 miles away and weighs 2.2 pounds.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given : $\widehat{y} =0.5 + 0.02x_1 + 0.85x_2$

To Find : Use this equation to predict the how long it will take to receive a package that is 224 miles away and weighs 2.2 pounds.

Solution:

$\widehat{y} =0.5 + 0.02x_1 + 0.85x_2$

y denotes time

$x_1$ denotes distance to travel

$x_2$ denotes weight of package

Now $x_1 =224$

$x_2=2.2$

Substitute the values in the equation

$\widehat{y} =0.5 + 0.02(224) + 0.85(2.2)$

$\widehat{y} =6.85$

So, Time = 6.85 days

Hence  it will take approximately 7 days to receive a package that is 224 miles away and weighs 2.2 pounds.