The quadratic regression equation that models these data is y = - 0.34x ^ 2 + 4.43x + 3.46 Using the quadratic regression equation what was the predicted profit in year 8? A. $ 17.14 million B. $ 17 million C. $ 16.8 million D. $16 million

Answer:
A. $ 17.14 million.
Step-by-step explanation:
Profit:
The profit, in millions of dollars, on year x, is given by:
[tex]y(x) = -0.34x^2 + 4.43x + 3.46[/tex]
Year 8
This is y(8). So
[tex]y(8) = -0.34(8^2) + 4.43(8) + 3.46 = 17.14[/tex]
$17.14 million, option A.