Please help!!! If you can

Answer:
Im guessing its B. Im sorry of this didnt help.
Step-by-step explanation:
[tex]y = 12000 {(1.04)}^{30}[/tex]
Merton's population = 38920.77012
//
18000 + 30(500) = 33000
Hapville's population = 33000
//
38920.77012 - 33000 = 5920.77012
5920.77012 ---> 6000
The answer is B.