Determine Which of the Following Four Functions Might Be Used

question 78

Multiple Choice

Determine which of the following four functions might be used as a model for the data: linear: f(x) = mx + b; quadratic: f(x) = bx + c, a > 0; quadratic: f(x) = + bx + c, a < 0; polynomial, not quadratic or linear.
- Growth of revenue in Millions Year

• A) Polynomial, not quadratic or linear
• B) bx + c, a < 0
• C) + bx + c, a > 0
• D) f(x) = mx + b

Understand the distinction between programmed and nonprogrammed decisions.

Recognize the characteristics and examples of crisis problems.

Identify appropriate and inappropriate strategies for crisis management.

Differentiate between structured and unstructured problems.

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