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

  • A
    $2 \ln 18$
  • B
    $\ln 9$
  • C
    $\frac{1}{2} \ln 18$
  • D
    $\ln 18$

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