Solve the Problem. -The Function Models the Amount, F(x), in Billions of in Billions

question 87

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The function models the amount, f(x) , in billions of dollars of new student loans x yearsafter 1993. According to the model, in what year is the amount loaned expected to reach $39 billion?

• A)2,009
• B)2,012
• C)2,014
• D)2,013

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