Solve the problem.Suppose that the population of a certain city during a certain time period can be modeled with the function, P(x) = -0.1x5 + 3.4x4 + 5000, where x is time in years since 1960. By sketching a graph of P(x), estimate during what time period the population of the city was increasing.

A. Between 1960 and 1974
B. Between 1965 and 1987
C. Between 1987 and 1994
D. Between 1960 and 1987


Answer: D

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