Solve the problem.The line graph shows the cost of inflation. What cost $10,000 in 1980 would cost the amount shown by the graph in subsequent years. Below are two mathematical models for the data shown in the graph. In each formula, C represents the cost x years after 1985 of what cost $10,000 in 1980. Model 1: C = 798x + 22,521 Model 2:  C = -x2 + 820x + 23,017Which model is a better description for the cost in 2005 of what cost $10,000 in 1980?

A. Model 1
B. Model 2


Answer: A

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