The population $P(t)$ of a certain mouse species at time $t$ satisfies the differential equation $\frac{dP(t)}{dt} = 0.5 P(t) - 450$. If $P(0) = 850$,then the time at which the population becomes zero is

  • A
    $\left(\frac{1}{2}\right) \log 18$
  • B
    $\log 18$
  • C
    $2 \log 18$
  • D
    $\log 9$

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