Solve the Problem $A = 8,500 e ^ { 0.065 t }$

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The value of a particular investment follows a pattern of exponential growth. In the year 2000, you invested money in a money market account. The value of your investment t years after 2000 is given by the exponential
Growth model A $A = 8,500 e ^ { 0.065 t }$ . By what percentage is the account increasing each year?

A) 6.7%
B) 7.2%
C) 7.1%
D) 6.9%