Solve the Exponential Equation Below Algebraically $$150 e ^ { - 0.01 x } = 140,000$$

Multiple Choice

Solve the exponential equation below algebraically. Round your result to three decimal places.
$$150 e ^ { - 0.01 x } = 140,000$$

A) $- 704.498$
B) $- 695.069$
C) $- 682.289$
D) $- 683.876$
E) $- 707.153$