A lake initially contains 5000 fish. Suppose that in the absence of predators or other causes of removal, the fish population increases by 6% each month. However, factoring in all causes, 300 fish are lost each month. How many fish will be in the pond after 5 months? (Don't round until the very end.) Submit Question

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A lake initially contains 5000 fish. Suppose that in the absence of predators or other causes of removal, the
fish population increases by 6% each month. However, factoring in all causes, 300 fish are lost each month.
How many fish will be in the pond after 5 months? (Don't round until the very end.)
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