Question

the number of students enrolled at a college is 15,000 and grows 6% each year. complete parts (a) through (e).
a) the initial amount a is \boxed{}

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the initial amount

The problem states that the number of students enrolled at a college initially is 15,000. So the initial amount \( a \) is the starting number of students.
<Expression>Initial amount \( a = 15000\)</Expression>

Answer:

15000