How much should a healthy Shetland pony weigh? Let x be the age of the pony (in months), and let y be the average weight of the pony (in kilograms). x 3 6 12 16 22 y 60 95 140 154 173 Use a calculator to verify that Σ(x) = 59, Σ(x2) = 929, Σ(y) = 622, Σ(y2) = 85,870, and Σ(x y) = 8,700. Compute r. (Enter a number. Round your answer to three decimal places.)

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How much should a healthy Shetland pony weigh? Let x be the age of the pony (in months), and let y be the average weight of the pony (in kilograms).

x

3

6

12

16

22

y

60

95

140

154

173

Use a calculator to verify that Σ(x) = 59, Σ(x2) = 929, Σ(y) = 622, Σ(y2) = 85,870, and Σ(x y) = 8,700.

Compute r. (Enter a number. Round your answer to three decimal places.)

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