The Function $\mathrm { E } ( \mathrm { x } ) = 0.0036 \mathrm { x } ^ { 3 } + 0.0055 \mathrm { x } ^ { 2 } + 0.19 \mathrm { x } + 1.76$

question 305

Multiple Choice

The function $\mathrm { E } ( \mathrm { x } ) = 0.0036 \mathrm { x } ^ { 3 } + 0.0055 \mathrm { x } ^ { 2 } + 0.19 \mathrm { x } + 1.76$ gives the approximate total earnings of a company, in millions of dollars, where $x = 0$ corresponds to $2006 , x = 1$ corresponds to 2007 , and so on. This model is valid for the years from 2006 to 2010 . Determine the earnings for 2007. Round to two decimal places if necessary.

• A) $1.76 million
• B) $2.19 million
• C) $1.95 million
• D) $1.96 million