A town has a population of 17000 and grows at 4% every year. What will be the population after 5 years, to the nearest whole number?
A=P(1+r/100)n
P = 17000 ( current population)
rate (r) = 4%
n = 5 years
=17000(1+4/100)5
=20683.099340
Answer to nearest whole number=20683
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