Suppose That the Numbers W (In Thousands)of Construction Workers Employed

question 9

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the numbers W (in thousands) of construction workers employed in the United States during 2006 can be modeled by where t is the time in months,with corresponding to January 1.Approximate the month t in which the number of construction workers employed was a maximum.What was the maximum number of construction workers employed? Round your answer to nearest whole number. ​

• A) May; The maximum number of construction workers employed is 9,059.
• B) March; The maximum number of construction workers employed is 9,039.
• C) April; The maximum number of construction workers employed is 9,039.
• D) March; The maximum number of construction workers employed is 9,049.
• E) April; The maximum number of construction workers employed is 9,049.

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