During the years 1994 to 2007 seat belt use among front seat passengers ages 16 to 24 has increased. A linear model for the percentage of these passengers who use a seat belt is where P is percentage with a seat belt and t is years since 2000. The years before 2000 have a negative value for t. Use the model to predict the percentage of these passengers who used a seat belt in 1998.
A) 59.9%
B) 69.3%
C) 47.2%

Question

During the years 1994 to 2007 seat belt use among front seat passengers ages 16 to 24 has increased. A linear model for the percentage of these passengers who use a seat belt is  where P is percentage with a seat belt and t is years since 2000. The years before 2000 have a negative value for t. Use the model to predict the percentage of these passengers who used a seat belt in 1998.
A) 59.9% 
B) 69.3% 
C) 47.2%

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The Answer is A

During the Years 1994 to 2007 Seat Belt Use Among