Solve the Problem
- $\mathrm { A } ( \mathrm { x } ) = - 0.015 \mathrm { x } ^ { 3 } + 1.05 \mathrm { x }$

question 444

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem
- $\mathrm { A } ( \mathrm { x } ) = - 0.015 \mathrm { x } ^ { 3 } + 1.05 \mathrm { x }$ gives the alcohol level in an average person's blood $\mathrm { x } \mathrm { hrs }$ after drinking $8 \mathrm { oz }$ of 100-proof whiskey. If the level exceeds $1.5$ units, a person is legally drunk. Would a person be drunk after 5 hours?

• A) Yes
• B) No

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