The given equation is confusing since you may not have correctly copy pasted the correct equation. But since given problem specifically stated that the equation is an exponential one, therefore I think the correct one must be in the form of:
y = 14.08 * 2.08^x
Since we are to look for the number of fish in year 6, therefore x must be equal to 6 (x = 6) and looking for y:
y = 14.08 * 2.08^6
y = 14.08 * 80.98041718
y = 1140.20
Therefore the number of fish in the lake in year 6 would be about 1140.
Answer: A. 1140