The Population of a Bacteria Colony After T Hours Is $2000 e ^ { 0.087 t }$

Multiple Choice

The population of a bacteria colony after t hours is given by P(t) = $2000 e ^ { 0.087 t }$ . Find the growth rate of the colony when t = 16 hours.

A) 0.087
B) 16
C) 174
D) 700
E) 1600
F) 2000
G) 20,000
H) 32,000