The following data represent the cost C (in thousands of

Chapter 4, Problem 110

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The following data represent the cost C (in thousands of dollars) of manufacturing Chevy Cobalts and the number x of Cobalts produced. (a) Draw a scatter diagram of the data using x as the independent variable and C as the dependent variable. Comment on the type of relation that may exist between the two variables C and x. (b) Use a graphing utility to find the cubic function of best fit C = C(x). (c) Graph the cubic function of best fit on the scatter diagram. (d) Use the function found in part (b) to predict the cost of manufacturing 11 Cobalts. (e) Interpret the y-intercept.

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