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?
The answer is 22662.
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 ā 22046.16.
Rounding to the nearest whole number, the population after 14 years will be approximately 22046. Answer: \boxed{22046}.