Peoples Energy INC reported the following data for operating revenue and net income for 2001 through 2005. Year Operating Revenue (Millions), X Net Income (Millions), Y 2001 2270 96.9 2002 1482 89.1 2003 2138 103.9 2004 2260 81.6 2005 2600 78.1 Determine the least-squares regression line and interpret its slope. Estimate the net income if the operating revenue figure is $2500 million. Use Excel showing steps.

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Peoples Energy INC reported the following data for operating revenue and net income for 2001 through 2005.

Year

Operating Revenue (Millions), X

Net Income (Millions), Y

2001

2270

96.9

2002

1482

89.1

2003

2138

103.9

2004

2260

81.6

2005

2600

78.1

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