Find a Power Function That Models the Data in the Table

question 177

Multiple Choice

Find a power function that models the data in the table. Round to three decimal places if necessary.
-The following points form a quadratic relationship: (1, 5.0) , (2, 4.4) , (3, 4.3) , (4, 4.2) , (5, 4.6) , (6, 4.8) , (7, 5.4) , (8, 6.2) . The x-coordinates are the years a particular company has been in operation and the y-coordinates are
The profit, in millions, for that year. Use quadratic regression to determine the profit in the fourth year.

• A) 4.28 million
• B) 4.35 million
• C) 6.5 million
• D) 4.20 million

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