Solve the Problem $\mathrm { f } ( \mathrm { x } ) = 19 + 2.5 \ln ( \mathrm { x } + 1 )$

question 172

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The long jump record, in feet, at a particular school can be modeled by $\mathrm { f } ( \mathrm { x } ) = 19 + 2.5 \ln ( \mathrm { x } + 1 )$ where $\mathrm { x }$ is the number of years since records began to be kept at the school. What is the record for the long jump 25 years after record started being kept? Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

• A) \(27.0\) feet
• B) \(26.9\) feet
• C) \(21.5\) feet
• D) \(27.1\) feet

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