If the initial population of rats was 20 and grew to 25 after the second year, which of the following functions best models the population of rats P with respect to the number of years t if the population growth of rats is considered to be exponential?

A ) P= 5t² + 20

B ) P = 5t + 20

C ) P= 20 (1.25) ✅

D ) P=20 (5) t