Question

models the number of deaths per year per thousand people, y, for people who are a years old, 40 < 2 < 60. Approximately how many people per thousand who are 44 years old die each year? For thepurposes of this problem, please round your answer to a whole number.

Answer 1

Approximately 19 people per thousand who are 44 years old die every year.

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve this problem, we have to substitute x by 44 (age).

`\begin{gathered} y=0.032x^2-2.4\cdot x+62.58 \\ y=0.032\cdot44^2-2.4\cdot44+62.58 \\ y=61.95-105.6+65.58 \\ y=18.93 \\ y=19 \end{gathered}`

Answer: Approximately 19 people per thousand who are 44 years old die every year.