Solve the Problem The Polynomial Function F(x) = -0

question 121

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The following table shows the number of speeding tickets issued in a certain state for the past five years. $$\begin{array} { c | c } \text { Year } & \text { Speeding Tickets Issued } \\\hline 1 & 2500 \\2 & 2544 \\3 & 2601 \\4 & 2637 \\5 & 2690\end{array}$$ The polynomial function f(x) = -0.63x3 + 0.55x² + 61.16x + 2439.2 models the number of speeding tickets issued over the past five years. Use this function to predict the number of speeding tickets issued in year 15. Round to the nearest whole number.

• A) 437 speeding tickets issued
• B) 1354 speeding tickets issued
• C) -1075 speeding tickets issued
• D) 1339 speeding tickets issued

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