After years of overhunting, environmental scientists have reintroduced mountain goats into Yellowstone National Park. The initial number of mountain goats reintroduced to the park was 1,500; after 11 years, the population
is estimated to be around 8,400. Assuming an exponential growth pattern, what is the annual growth rate (rounded to the nearest tenth of a percent) of
the new mountain goat population in Yellowstone National Park?
Hint: All) = Ao(t +)', where Aft) is the final amount, Ao is the initial amount, r is the growth rate expressed as a decimal, and t is time.

a.) 0.17%

b.) 1.7%

c.) 17.0%

d.) 17.9%