The Polynomial Function $\mathrm { I } ( \mathrm { t } ) = - 0.1 \mathrm { t } ^ { 2 } + 1.4 \mathrm { t }$

question 122

Multiple Choice

The polynomial function $\mathrm { I } ( \mathrm { t } ) = - 0.1 \mathrm { t } ^ { 2 } + 1.4 \mathrm { t }$ represents the yearly income (or loss) from a real estate investment, where t is time in years. After how many years does income begin to decline?

• A) 6 yr
• B) 14 yr
• C) 7 yr
• D) 9.33 yr

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