Solve the Problem $\mathrm { p } ( \mathrm { t } ) = 10,696 \mathrm { e } ^ { 0.008 \mathrm { t } }$

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The growth in population of a city can be seen using the formula $\mathrm { p } ( \mathrm { t } ) = 10,696 \mathrm { e } ^ { 0.008 \mathrm { t } }$ where t is the number of years. According to this formula, how many years will it take the population to double
Its year 0 value? Round to the nearest tenth of a year.

A) 43.3 yr
B) 65.0 yr
C) 86.6 yr
D) 173.2 yr