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

question 190

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
- $A ( x ) = - 0.015 x ^ { 3 } + 1.05 x$ gives the alcohol level in an average person's blood $x$ hrs after drinking 8 oz of 100 -proof whiskey. If the level exceeds $1.5$ units, a person is legally drunk. Would a person be drunk after 2 hours?

• A) No
• B) Yes

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