Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

If the annual increase in the population of a town is 4% and the present population is 15625; the populationin the 3 years will be:

  1. 17676

  2. 17576

  3. 17688

  4. 17568

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Using the compound interest formula for population: P = 15625 * (1 + 0.04)^3. This calculates to 15625 * (1.04)^3 = 15625 * 1.124864 = 17576. The other options are calculation errors or near-misses.