The population i Whoville over the last decade can be modeled using the following function, where
W represents the population and x represents the number of years since 2008.
W(x) = 42,568(0.97)*
In 2008, Whereville had 43,842 residents. Since then, its population has been decreasing by 3.8%
each year.
Which town had a larger population in 2008?