Solve the Problem
-A Herd of Moose Is Introduced to a Wildlife

question 196

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem
-A herd of moose is introduced to a wildlife refuge. The number of moose, $\mathrm { N } ( \mathrm { t } )$ , after $\mathrm { t }$ years is described by the polynomial function $N ( t ) = - t ^ { 3 } + 24 t + 80$ . Use the Leading Coefficient Test to determine the graph's end behavior. What does this mean about what will eventually happen to the moose population?

• A) The moose population in the refuge will grow out of control.
• B) The moose population in the refuge will reach a constant amount greater than 0 .
• C) The moose population in the refuge will be displaced by "oil" wells.
• D) The moose population in the refuge will die out.

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