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

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 $\mathrm { y } = 3 \mathrm { e }^{ \cdot 04 x }$ , 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 3 months?"

A) Solve $3 \mathrm { e }^{ \cdot 04 x } = 1 / 4$ .
B) Solve $3 \mathrm { e } ^{\cdot 04 x } = 3$ .
C) Evaluate $y = 3 e ^ { 004 ( 1 / 4 ) }$ .
D) Evaluate $\mathrm { y } = 3 \mathrm { e }^{ \cdot 04 ( 3 ) }$ .