Assume the Population P (In Millions) of the United States $P ( t ) = 255.82 ( 1.606 ) ^ { t }$

question 42

Multiple Choice

Assume the population P (in millions) of the United States from 1992 through 2005 can be modeled by the exponential function $P ( t ) = 255.82 ( 1.606 ) ^ { t }$ , where t is the time in years, with t = 2 corresponding to1992. Use the model to estimate the population in the year 2006. Round your answer to the nearest million.

• A)4389 million
• B)2733 million
• C)7049 million
• D)660 million
• E)4388 million

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