Use the Leading Coefficient Test to Determine the End Behavior $N ( t )$

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Use the Leading Coefficient Test to determine the end behavior of the polynomial function. Then use this end
-A herd of moose is introduced to a wildlife refuge. The number of moose, $N ( t )$ , after $t$ years is described by the polynomial function $N ( t ) = - t ^ { 3 } + 25 t + 120$ . Use the Leading Coefficient Test to determine the graph's end behavior. What does this mean about what will eventually happen to the moose population?

• A) The moose population in the refuge will die out.
• B) The moose population in the refuge will grow out of control.
• C) The moose population in the refuge will reach a constant amount greater than 0 .
• D) The moose population in the refuge will be displaced by "oil" wells.

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