A town has a population of 14000 and grows at 3.5% every year. What will be the population after 14 years, to the nearest whole number?

Answer 1

To calculate the population after 14 years, we need to multiply the current population by 1 plus the growth rate every year for 14 years.

After 1 year, the population will be 14000 * (1 + 3.5%) = 14000 * 1.035 = 14490.

After 2 years, the population will be 14490 * (1 + 3.5%) = 14490 * 1.035 = 14999.15.

Similarly, we can repeat this calculation for each year, until we reach 14 years.

After 14 years, the population will be 14000 * (1 + 3.5%)^14 = 14000 * 1.035^14 ≈ 22046.16.

Rounding to the nearest whole number, the population after 14 years will be approximately 22046. Answer: \boxed{22046}.

Answer 2

The answer is 22663

Answer 3

The answer is 22662.