Comparing four Functions x-values A (linear) B (quadratic) C (quartic) D (exponential) 1 50 10 1 1.25 10 500 1000 10,000 9.313 20 1000 4000 160,000 86.736 30 1500 9000 810,000 807.794 40 2000 16000 2,560,000 7523.16 The table shows values for four functions evaluated at the same x-values. Which function will have the largest value as x → ∞? {The functions are labeled A, B, C, and D in the columns.]

A) a
B) b
C) c
D) d