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1 month ago

A sandbox is 2.5 m wide and 3.4 m long.

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zzz [12.3K]1 month ago

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Answer:

2.55 cubic meters of sand

Step-by-step explanation:

The inquiry focuses on how much sand is needed to completely fill the sandbox. As it is a three-dimensional shape, the concept of 'Volume' is applicable. Volume is determined through the formula L × W × H. By substituting the relevant variables into this equation, you arrive at the final solution. I hope this offers clarity!

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Step-by-step explanation:

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Part a

The slope can be calculated using this formula:

$\hat \beta_1 =\frac{\sum (x-\bar x) (y-\bar y)}{\sum (x-\bar x )^2}$

Following the substitutions, we have:

$\hat \beta_1 =\frac{7625.9}{1248.9}=6.106$

The intercept can be determined with this formula:

$\hat \beta_o = \bar y -\hat \beta_1 \bar x$

Average values for x and y can be calculated this way:

$\bar X=7665.5/110 =69.686, \bar y= 17375/110=157.955$

Replacing yields:

$\hat \beta_o = 157.955 -6.106 (69.686)=-267.548$

Part b

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$r=\frac{\sum (x-\bar x)(y-\bar y) }{\sqrt{[\sum (x-\bar x)^2][\sum(y-\bar y)^2]}}$

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We can compute the correlation coefficient by substituting values:

$r=\frac{7625.9}{\sqrt{[1248.9][94228.8]}}=0.657$

The coefficient of determination is $r^2 = 0.657^2 =0.432$

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