Write the Word or Phrase That Best Completes Each Statement $\mathrm { y } = 3 \mathrm { e } ^{.04 x }$

Multiple Choice

Write the word or phrase that best completes each statement or answers the question.
-A population is increasing according to the exponential function defined by $\mathrm { y } = 3 \mathrm { e } ^{.04 x }$ , where $\mathrm { y }$ is in millions and $x$ is the number of years. Which of the following should be done in order to answer the question "How large will the population be in 4 years?"

A) Evaluate $\mathrm { y } = 3 \mathrm { e } ^{\cdot 04 ( 1 / 4 })$ .
B) Solve $3 \mathrm { e } ^ { .04 \mathrm { x } } = 12$ .
C) Solve $3 \mathrm { e } ^{\cdot 04 x } = 4$ .
D) Evaluate $y = 3 \mathrm { e }^{ \cdot 04 }( 4 )$ .