The population P (in thousands) of Orlando, Florida from 2000 through 2007 can be modeled by $P = 1530.6 e ^ { k t }$ where t represents the year, with $t = 0$ corresponding to 2000.In 2006, the population of Orlando, Florida was about 1,883,000.00.Find the value of k.
A)k = 0.03183
B)k = 0.02863
C)k = 0.02163
D)k = 0.03453
E)k = 0.03063

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The population P (in thousands) of Orlando, Florida from 2000 through 2007 can be modeled by $P = 1530.6 e ^ { k t }$ where t represents the year, with $t = 0$ corresponding to 2000.In 2006, the population of Orlando, Florida was about 1,883,000.00.Find the value of k. 
A)k = 0.03183
B)k = 0.02863
C)k = 0.02163
D)k = 0.03453
E)k = 0.03063

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The Answer is D

The Population P (In Thousands) of Orlando, Florida from 2000 P=1530.6ektP = 1530.6 e ^ { k t }P=1530.6ekt

The Population P (In Thousands) of Orlando, Florida from 2000 $P = 1530.6 e ^ { k t }$