The population of a certain town years after 2000 is modeled by the function . Which of the following statements is the best interpretation of the number 12000 in this context?
The population increased by 12000 people each year.
The population in the year 2000 was 12000 people.
The population will reach a maximum of 12000 people.
It will take 12000 years for the population to double.
