Find a power function that models the data in the table. Round to three decimal places if necessary.
-The following points form a quadratic relationship: (1, 5.0), (2, 4.4), (3, 4.3), (4, 4.2), (5, 4.6), (6, 4.8), (7, 5.4), (8, 6.2). The x-coordinates are the years a particular company has been in operation and the y-coordinates are
The profit, in millions, for that year. Use quadratic regression to determine the profit in the fourth year.
A) 4.28 million
B) 4.35 million
C) 6.5 million
D) 4.20 million

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Using quadratic regression on the given data points to predict the profit in the fourth year results in a profit close to 4.28 million.

Find a Power Function That Models the Data in the Table