Using the regression formula with a slope = 0.704 and an intercept = 0.719,what would the predicted college GPA be for a student whose current high school GPA = 4.2?
A)3.68
B)2.97
C)3.00
D)3.20

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The predicted college GPA can be calculated using the regression formula: $y = mx + b$, where $m$ is the slope, $x$ is the high school GPA, and $b$ is the intercept. Substituting the given values: $y = 0.704(4.2) + 0.719 = 2.9568 + 0.719 = 3.6758$, which rounds to 3.68.

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