Question

melinda works at a cafe. each day that she works, she records x, the total dollar amount of her customers bills and then y, her total daily wages. the table shows her data for 2 weeks. according to the line of best fit, what is the minimum amount, to the nearest dollar, melinda will earn for each day of work, even if she served no customers? o $18 o $26 o $36 o $40

Explanation:

Step1: Identify linear regression equation

The line of best fit is given by \( y = 0.177x + 26.936 \), where \( y \) is daily wages and \( x \) is customer bills.

Step2: Find y-intercept (x=0)

When \( x=0 \) (no customers), \( y = 26.936 \).

Step3: Round to nearest dollar

\( 26.936 \approx 27 \), but the closest option is $26.

Answer:

B. $26