Solve the problem.Find an equation for the least squares line representing weight, in pounds, as a function of height, in inches, of men. Then, predict the weight of a man who is 68 inches tall to the nearest tenth of a pound. The following data are the (height, weight) pairs for 8 men: (66, 150), (68, 160), (69, 166),    (73, 198), (74, 206).

A. 161.2 pounds
B. 151.4 pounds
C. 165.1 pounds
D. 160.0 pounds


Answer: A

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