We are asked to convert the rational number 17/25 into its decimal form. A rational number has a numerator and a denominator, or expressed as a fraction. To convert the rational number, we use a calculator and get the answer equal to 0.68. we can also use long division and get still 0.68
The equation is: 20,000 * e^(0.15 t) = 28,000 e^( 0.15 t ) = 28,000 : 20,000 e^( 0.15 t ) = 1.4 0.15 t = ln 1.4 0.15 t = 0.3365 t = 0.3365 : 0.15 t = 2.24 ≈ 2 Answer: A ) 2 years.