Exhibit 16-1.The following Excel scatterplot with the fitted quadratic regression equation illustrates the observed relationship between productivity and the number of hired workers. Refer to Exhibit 16.1.The quadratic regression equation found is: A) = 35.086 + 6.0523Hires - 0.1023Hires². B) = 6.0523 + 35.086Hires - 0.1023Hires². C) = 6.0523 - 35.086Hires + 0.1023Hires².

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The quadratic regression equation found is shown on the scatterplot as "11eaa4ae_7a6a_41b8_9180_6ddda58516c2_TB2339_11 = 35.086 + 6.0523Hires - 0.1023Hires²." This equation includes a quadratic term (Hires²) and coefficients for the linear (6.0523) and constant (35.086) terms.