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(B)
The actual yield in 1996 was 127.1 bushels per acre.
for the total production. Estimate (to the nearest
How does this compare with the estimated yield in
million) the production in 1996 and in 2010.
part A? What effect will this additional 1996
(B)
The actual production in 1996 was 7,949 billion
information have on the estimate for 2010? Explain.
bushels. How does this compare with the estimated
production in part A? What effect will this 1996
92. Agriculture. Refer to Table 1.
production information have on the estimate for
(A) Find a logarithmic regression model (y
a
b ln x)
2010? Explain.