Determine the Maximum Possible Number of Turning Points for the Graph

question 222

Multiple Choice

Determine the maximum possible number of turning points for the graph of the function.
-Suppose that a polynomial function is used to model the data shown in the graph below.
For what intervals is the function decreasing?

• A) 10 through 30
• B) 0 through 30
• C) 10 through 20 and 30 through 50
• D) 0 through 10 and 30 through 50

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