The data in the accompanying table represent the population of acertain country every 10 years for the years​ 1900-2000. Anecologist is interested in finding an equation that describes thepopulation of the country over time.
Year, x  Population, y
1900Â Â 79,212 Â Â
1910Â Â 92,228 Â Â
1920Â Â 104,021 Â Â
1930Â Â 123,202 Â Â
1940Â Â 132,164 Â Â
1950Â Â 151,325 Â Â
1960Â Â 179,323
1970Â Â 203,302
1980Â Â 226,542
1990Â Â 248,709
2000Â Â 281,421
​(a) Determine the​ least-squares regression​ equation, treatingyear as the explanatory variable. Choose the correct answerbelow.
A.
ŷ =2,011x−3,755,493
B.
ŷ =1,236,362x−3,755,493
C.
ŷ =−3,755,493x+2,011
D.
ŷ =2,011x−1,521,037
