(Linear Models MC) The corn crop yield based on a new fertilizer is modeled by the equation y hat= 0.01x + 1.24, where x represents the amount of fertilizer in pounds per acre and ŷ represents the predicted yield of crops in tons per acre. How much fertilizer should be used to yield 7 tons of corn per acre?
A. 1.31 pounds per acre
B. 5.76 pounds per acre
C. 131 pounds per acre
D. 576 pounds per acre
