Between 1919 and 1995, the Rate of Change in the Rate

Multiple Choice

Between 1919 and 1995, the rate of change in the rate of change of the postage required to mail a first-class 1-ounce letter was approximately 0.022 cent per year squared. The postage was 2 cents in 1919, and it was increasing at the rate of approximately 0.393 cent per year in 1958. Using this information, estimate the postage that will be required to mail a first-class, 1-ounce letter in 2088.

A) $3.46
B) $3.26
C) $2.38
D) $1.46
E) $1.56