Answer:
a) 
b) 5464 inhabitants.
Step-by-step explanation:
The formula used for compound interest becomes very helpful in this case.

Knowing this, we can easily calculate the value for any year, counting from the original 5000.
From this formula, we can derive a specific one that will serve for any value of <em>t</em>.
a)

b) Apply the formula:

The town will have 5464 inhabitants.
That's 4! (faculty), ie., 4x3x2x1 = 24.
one of four can win, then there are 3 left for second place, and so on...
It's 1/7 e 7 x. the seven and the x are exponents.
You set up your long division and you can multiply 4x9 to get 36 and 36-36=0 your welcome!