Solve the Problem $5 \%$ Monthly If There Are 150 Rabbits in September, Find How

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The rabbit population in a forest area grows at the rate of $5 \%$ monthly. If there are 150 rabbits in September, find how many rabbits (rounded to the nearest whole number) should be expected by next September. Use $y = 150 ( 2.7 ) ^ { 0.05 t }$ .

A) 259
B) 272
C) 243
D) 285