The Long Jump Record L , in Meters, for the $L = 0.14 n + 7.20$

question 86

Multiple Choice

The long jump record L , in meters, for the th Olympics after 1900 is given approximately by the formula $L = 0.14 n + 7.20$ .
When did the long jump record reach 8.88 meters?

• A) In the 12th Olympics after 1900
• B) In the 11th Olympics after 1900
• C) In the 15th Olympics after 1900
• D) The record never reached 8.88 meters.

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