Evaluate the Expression Without Using a Calculator $f ( x ) = 18.4 + 2.5 \ln ( x + 1 )$

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the expression without using a calculator.
-The long jump record, in feet, at a particular school can be modeled by $f ( x ) = 18.4 + 2.5 \ln ( x + 1 )$ where $x$ is the number of years since records began to be kept at the school. What is the record for the long jump 13 years after record started being kept? Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

A) $25.0$ feet
B) $24.8$ feet
C) $24.6$ feet
D) $20.9$ feet