The estimated revenues r (in millions of dollars) from sales of in-vehicle technologies in a certain country from 2003 through 2008 can be approximated by the model r = 157.39t2 - 395.1t + 6129, 3 sts 8 where t represents the year, with t = 3 corresponding to 2003. (a) Use a graphing utility to graph the model.

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The estimated revenues r (in millions of dollars) from sales of in-vehicle technologies in a certain country from 2003 through 2008 can be approximated by the model
r =
157.39t2 – 395.1t + 6129, 3 <t< 8
where t represents the year, with t = 3 corresponding to 2003.
(a) Use a graphing utility to graph the model.
Transcribed Image Text:The estimated revenues r (in millions of dollars) from sales of in-vehicle technologies in a certain country from 2003 through 2008 can be approximated by the model r = 157.39t2 – 395.1t + 6129, 3 <t< 8 where t represents the year, with t = 3 corresponding to 2003. (a) Use a graphing utility to graph the model.
(b) Find the average rate of change of the model from 2003 through 2008. Interpret your answer in the context of the problem. (Round your answer to two decimal places.)
Based on the model, sales are decreasing each year.
Based on the model, sales have not changed over the years.
Based on the model, sales are increasing each year.
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Transcribed Image Text:(b) Find the average rate of change of the model from 2003 through 2008. Interpret your answer in the context of the problem. (Round your answer to two decimal places.) Based on the model, sales are decreasing each year. Based on the model, sales have not changed over the years. Based on the model, sales are increasing each year. O O
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