Assume the Population P (In Millions) of the United States $P ( t ) = 255.82 ( 1.606 ) ^ { t }$

Multiple Choice

Assume the population P (in millions) of the United States from 1992 through 2005 can be modeled by the exponential function $P ( t ) = 255.82 ( 1.606 ) ^ { t }$ , where t is the time in years, with t = 2 corresponding to1992. Use the model to estimate the population in the year 2006. Round your answer to the nearest million.

A) 4389 million
B) 2733 million
C) 7049 million
D) 660 million
E) 4388 million