In a study of cars that may be considered classics (all built in the 1970s), the least-squares regression line of mileage (in miles per gallon) on vehicle weight (in thousands of pounds) is calculated to be: mileage=45 –7.5(weight). The mileage for a small Chevy is predicted to be 22 miles per gallon. What was the weight (lbs) of this car?

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In a study of cars that may be considered classics (all built in the 1970s), the least-squares regression line of mileage (in miles per gallon) on vehicle weight (in thousands of pounds) is calculated to be:

mileage=45 –7.5(weight).


The mileage for a small Chevy is predicted to be 22 miles per gallon. What was the weight (lbs) of this car?

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