The function $k$ gives the estimated number of students in a school o…

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k (x) = - \frac{1}{2} x^{2} + 8 x + 20

The function

k

gives the estimated number of students in a school organization

x

years after the organization was established, where

0 \leq x \leq 10

. Which statement is the best interpretation of

k (4) = 44

It is estimated there were 4 students in the school organization when it was established.

It is estimated there were 44 students in the school organization when it was established.

It is estimated there were 44 students in the school organization 4 years after it was established.

It is estimated there were 44 students in the school organization 10 years after it was established.