Solve the Problem $f ( x ) = 0.058 x ^ { 2 } + 0.69 x + 4.8$

question 63

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-Computer sales in the United States have increased since 1992. The function $f ( x ) = 0.058 x ^ { 2 } + 0.69 x + 4.8$ can be used to approximate the number of computer sales during the years 1990-2000 where x is the number of years
After 1990 and f(x) is the computer sales (in millions) . Approximate the number of computers sold in 1996.
Round the answer to the nearest tenth of a million.

• A)9.7 million
• B)11 million
• C)9.3 million
• D)12.5 million

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