Solve the Problem $P ( t ) = 15.9 e ^ { 0.01462 t }$

question 175

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The population of a country is modeled by the function $P ( t ) = 15.9 e ^ { 0.01462 t }$ where $P ( t )$ is the population (in millions) $t$ years after January 1, 2000. Use the model to predict the year during which year the population will reach 30 million if this trend continues.

• A) 2,043
• B) 2,014
• C) 2,084
• D) 2,004

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