The population of Circletown has been growing at an annual rate of 5% for the last 5 years. The population is now 3104 people. What was the population of Circletown 5 years ago?

Answer 1

3104 = p (1 + .05)^5

log(3104) - 5 log(1.05) = log(p)

Answer 2

So what would be the answer?

Answer 3

p is the population 5 yrs ago

you do know how to work a calculator, yes?

Answer 4

what is the answer? And no I do not have a calculator so just tell me the answer