The Polynomial $0.0032 x ^ { 3 } - 0.0058 x ^ { 2 } + 0.131 x + 1.41$

question 190

Multiple Choice

The polynomial $0.0032 x ^ { 3 } - 0.0058 x ^ { 2 } + 0.131 x + 1.41$ gives the approximate total earnings of a company, in millions of dollars, where $x = 0$ corresponds to $2008 , x = 1$ corresponds to 2009 , and so on. This model is valid for the years from 2008 to 2012 . Determine the earnings for 2012. Round your answer to the nearest hundredth million.

• A) $1.84 million
• B) $2.32 million
• C) $2.05 million
• D) $2.23 million

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