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If x = 5y + 10 is the regression of x on y, then bxy equals
A1/5
B5
C0
D10
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 5
1. The line x on y has form x = bxy * y + constant.
2. Comparing x = 5y + 10 with the standard form.
3. The coefficient of y is bxy.
4. So bxy = 5.
_Source: ICAI BoS Foundation Paper 3, Ch 17 'Regression', p.11_
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