2.1 Find the straight-line regression equation to estimate the number of ipods that are expected to be
sold based on the number of advertisement placed.
2.2 Predict the value of sales when number of advertisement is 6.
Question 3 [10 marks]
Given the prices (in N$) and per capita consumption (in N$) for apples, bananas, and oranges,
Determine the weighted price index using the Laspeyres method. Use 2010 as the base year. [10]
Year
2010
2014
Apple
p
0.692
0.896
Q
19.2
18.8
Banana
p
Q
0.342 20.2
0.491 31.4
Oranges
p
Q
0.365 14.3
0.843 8.6
Question 4 [11 marks]
-1
Let A= [
1
-1
1
-1] -1 . Solve the following homogeneous system of linear equations AX= 0 .Is the
-3
solution unique? Explain.
Question 5 [10 Marks]
Lama Abel borrowed N$20 000 at 5% for three and half years. She wants to pay N$8000 on maturity.
To achieve this, she is planning to pay 2000 in 10 months, 5000 in 16 months from now. How much
should she pay in two and half years from now to meet her obligation?
Question 6 [8 Marks]
Emma lpinge want to be able to withdraw N$8500 at the end of five years and withdraw N$3500 at the
end of seven years leaving a zero balance in the account after the last withdrawal. If she can earn a
simple interest of 6% p.a. on her balances, how much must she deposit in two years from now to satisfy
her withdrawal needs?
Question 7 [5 Marks]
A compound amount of N$ 2350 is due in 5 years. Determine the equivalent value of the debt in 2 years
from now, if money is worth 10% p.a. compounded twice a year.
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