Solve the Problem
-The Following Table Shows the Number of Fires

question 147

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem
-The following table shows the number of fires in a county for the years 1994-1998, where 1 represents 1994, 2 represents 1995, and so on.

This data can be approximated using the third-degree polynomial
$T ( x ) = - 0.49 x ^ { 3 } + 0.57 x ^ { 2 } + 65.40 x + 2655.2$
Use this function to predict the number of fires in 2004. Round to the nearest whole number.

• A) 2072
• B) 2777
• C) 2791
• D) 148

---

Definitions:

Regular Premium

Payments made on a consistent basis, typically monthly or annually, to maintain an insurance policy or investment product.

Short-rate Refund

A method of calculating the refund amount a policyholder receives if they cancel their insurance policy before it expires, which may include a penalty.

Premium Rate

The rate charged for an insurance policy, reflecting the cost of coverage.

Annual Premium

The annual premium is the total amount paid for an insurance policy in a year, covering the policyholder for a specified term.