The Height (In Feet) of a Certain Kind of Tree

question 22

Multiple Choice

The height (in feet) of a certain kind of tree is approximated by where is the age of the tree in years. Estimate the age of an 70-ft tree. Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.

• A) 16.69 years
• B) 19.70 years
• C) 16.10 years
• D) 17.53 years

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