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Determine the least squares equation. According to this information, what are the estimated sales for 2005?

Listed below is the net sales in $ million for Home Depot, Inc. and its subsidiaries from 1993 to 2002.

Determine the least squares trend equation. Estimate the amount of scrap for the year 2005.

Year Net Sales
1993
9,239

1994
12,477

1995
15,470

1996
19,535

1997
24,156

1998
30,219

1999
38,434

2000
45,738

2001
53,553

2002
58,247

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Determine the least squares equation. According to this information, what are the estimated sales for 2005?

Listed below is the net sales in $ million for Home Depot, Inc. and its subsidiaries from 1993 to 2002.

Determine the least squares trend equation. Estimate the amount of scrap for the ...

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