Solve the Problem $$\mathrm { F } = 0.02 \mathrm { x } ^ { 2 } + 24$$

question 178

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The formularmula $$\mathrm { F } = 0.02 \mathrm { x } ^ { 2 } + 24$$ models the percentage of female te models the percentage of female tenured faculty, F, at State University x years after 1980. According to the formula, in what year will the percentage of female tenured faculty reach 36.5?

• A)2004
• B)2005
• C)2006
• D)2007

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