Use a calculator to find an approximate solution to the equation.
-$0.273 e ^ { 0.03 x } = 0.000273$
A) $230.258509$
B) $- 100$
C) $- 230.25851$
D) No solution

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To solve the equation $0.273 e^{0.03x} = 0.000273$, we first divide both sides by 0.273 to get $e^{0.03x} = 0.001$. Taking the natural logarithm of both sides gives $0.03x = \ln(0.001)$. Solving for $x$ gives $x = \frac{\ln(0.001)}{0.03}$, which approximately equals $-230.25851$.

Use a Calculator to Find an Approximate Solution to the Equation