Answer:
24,241 people
Explanation:
To determine the attendance at the festival in the fifth year, we need to calculate the cumulative increase in attendance over five years.
1st year: 20,000
2nd year: 20,000 * 1.05 = 21,000 (5% increase from the first year)
3rd year: 21,000 * 1.05 = 22,050 (5% increase from the second year)
4th year: 22,050 * 1.05 = 23,127.50 (5% increase from the third year)
5th year: 23,127.50 * 1.05 = 24,241.38 (5% increase from the fourth year)
So, in the fifth year the festival will be attended by approximately 24,241 people.