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A. f(x) = -0.010x2 + 0.346x + 5.253
B. f(x) = 0.007x3 - 0.105x2 + 0.805x + 4.397
C. f(x) = 0.005x3 - 0.102x2 + 0.805x + 4.697
D. f(x) = -0.010x2 + 0.446x + 5.759


Answer: C

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