The function \(m\) gives the predicted body mass \(m(t)\), in kilogra…

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m (t) = - 0.0274 (\frac{t}{7})^{2} + 7.3873 (\frac{t}{7}) + 75.032

The function

m

gives the predicted body mass

m (t)

, in kilograms (kg), of a male giraffe

t

days after it was born in a wildlife reserve, where

t \leq 390

. Which of the following is the best interpretation of the statement '

m (140)

is approximately equal to

212

' in this context?

The predicted body mass of a male giraffe was approximately

140

212

days after it was born.

The predicted body mass of a male giraffe was approximately

212

140

days after it was born.

The predicted body mass of a male giraffe was approximately

212

\frac{140}{7}

days after it was born.

The predicted body mass of a male giraffe was approximately

\frac{140}{7}

212

days after it was born.