Graph Shows the Number of Sports Utility Vehicles $f ( x )$

Multiple Choice

Graph shows the number of sports utility vehicles $f ( x )$ sold in the United States. $f ( x )$ represents sales in year t in thousands of vehicles. Use the graph to estimate the smallest value of $f ( x )$ for $$2 \leq t \leq 9$$ .

A) 300,000
B) 350,000
C) 850,000
D) 600,000
E) 500,000