Solve the Problem $- 0.51 \mathrm { x } ^ { 3 } + 0.51 \mathrm { x } ^ { 2 } + 57.58 \mathrm { x } + 4194.2$

question 115

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The average number of larceny thefts in a certain county increases each year. The number of larceny thefts can be described by the polynomial function $- 0.51 \mathrm { x } ^ { 3 } + 0.51 \mathrm { x } ^ { 2 } + 57.58 \mathrm { x } + 4194.2$ , where $\mathrm { x }$ is the number of years since 1993. Estimate the number of larceny thefts in 2008 . Round to the nearest whole number.

• A) 3440
• B) 2588
• C) 3451
• D) \(- 736\)

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