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Output for a model to predict the GPAs of students at a small university based on their Math SAT scores, Verbal SAT scores, and the number of hours spent watching television in a typical week is provided.
The regression equation is
GPA = 1.80 + 0.00104 Math SAT + 0.00142 Verbal SAT - 0.0147 TV

-Predict the GPA of a student at this university with a Math SAT score of 600, a Verbal SAT score of 580, and who watches 5 hours of television in a typical week. Round to three decimal places.
A) 3.174
B) 3.233
C) 3.248
D) 3.142

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Output for a model to predict the GPAs of students at a small university based on their Math SAT scores, Verbal SAT scores, and the number of hours spent watching television in a typical week is provided.
The regression equation is
GPA = 1.80 + 0.00104 Math SAT + 0.00142 Verbal SAT - 0.0147 TV
 
-Predict the GPA of a student at this university with a Math SAT score of 600, a Verbal SAT score of 580, and who watches 5 hours of television in a typical week. Round to three decimal places.
A) 3.174 
B) 3.233 
C) 3.248 
D) 3.142

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The prediction of the GPA is based on a model that likely uses the given SAT scores and television watching hours as variables. The correct prediction, based on the provided options, is 3.174.

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