The data in the table represents a company’s profit based on the number of items produced.

A 2-column table with 6 rows. The first column is labeled items produced (x) with entries 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600. The second column is labeled dollars of profit (y) with entries negative 70,500; 50; 50,100; 80,300; 90,400; 78,000.
Which equation best represents the data?

y = –1.026x2 + 1016.402x – 162075
y = –1.036x2 + 1024.771x – 163710
y = 298.214x – 66317.667
y = 196.2x – 18710
Company B: Using linear regression models from both data sets, she determines that it pays about $10 more.
Company B: Using exponential regression models from both data sets, she determines that it pays about $8 more.