The temperature of water ( $w∘Cw^\circ\text{C}$ ) in a kettle $t\,$ minutes after it was boiled is recorded in the table below


$t$	1	3	6	9	11	15	20
$w$	92	76	65	50	46	33	25

The data is coded using the changes of variable $x = t$ and $y = \log_{10} w$

The regression line of $x\,$ on $y\,$ is found to be $y = 1.99 - 0.031 x$

Given that the data can be modelled by an equation in the form $w = ab^t$ where $a\,$ and $b\,$ are constants. Find the values of $a\,$ and $b\,$ to 3 significant figures.

Give an interpretation of the constant $a\,$ in this equation.

Explain why this model is not reliable for calculating the temperature after 1 hour.

The temperature of water ( $w∘Cw^\circ\text{C}$ ) in a kettle $t\,$ minutes after it was boiled is recorded in the table below


$t$	1	3	6	9	11	15	20
$w$	92	76	65	50	46	33	25

The data is coded using the changes of variable $x = t$ and $y = \log_{10} w$

The regression line of $x\,$ on $y\,$ is found to be $y = 1.99 - 0.031 x$

Given that the data can be modelled by an equation in the form $w = ab^t$ where $a\,$ and $b\,$ are constants. Find the values of $a\,$ and $b\,$ to 3 significant figures.

Give an interpretation of the constant $a\,$ in this equation.

Explain why this model is not reliable for calculating the temperature after 1 hour.

2.5 Data presentation and interpretation

Question 13

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2.5 Data presentation and interpretation

Question 13

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2.5 Data presentation and interpretation

Question 13

2.5 Data presentation and interpretation Questions

2.5 Data presentation and interpretation

Question 13

2.5 Data presentation and interpretation Questions