The value of $r^2$ for a relationship between distance (in miles) and the cost (in dollars) of a shuttle bus from a hotel to an airport is calculated using computer software. Identify and interpret the value of $r^2$ by completing the sentence.




Predictor
CoefSE CoefTP

Constant
6.3840.9346.840.000

Number of Miles
2.4910.18513.470.000

$S =1.9818$
\multicolumn{2}{|l|}{$R - Sq =96.80 \%$}\multicolumn{2}{|l|}{R-Sq(adj) = 96.278}






The value of $r^2=$ □ tells us that about □ of the variation in the □ of a shuttle bus is accounted for by the linear relationship created with the □ of the shuttle bus.