Write the Word or Phrase That Best Completes Each Statement

question 216

Essay

Write the word or phrase that best completes each statement or answers the question.
-The profits (in millions) for a company for 8 years was as follows: $$\begin{array} { c | c } \text { Year, } x & \text { Profits } \\\hline 1993,1 & 1.1 \\1994,2 & 1.7 \\1995,3 & 2.0 \\1996,4 & 1.4 \\1997,5 & 1.3 \\1998,6 & 1.5 \\1999,7 & 1.8 \\2000,8 & 2.1\end{array}$$ Find the cubic function of best fit to the data.

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Definitions:

Security Interest

A legal claim or right granted over an asset to secure the performance of an obligation, typically repayment of a loan.

Overages

Extra charges incurred when a project goes over its budget, often applied in construction, film production, or retail leasing contexts.

Underages

Instances where the quantity or amount of something is less than what is expected, required, or legally necessary.

Personal Property Security Act

Legislation that governs the creation and registration of security interests in personal property to secure payment or performance of an obligation.