The equation $E(t)=5{(1.8)}^{t}$ gives the estimated number of employees at a restaurant, where $t$ is the number of years since the restaurant opened. Which of the following is the best interpretation of the number 5 in this context?

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The estimated number of employees when the restaurant opened

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The increase in the estimated number of employees each year

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The number of years the restaurant has been open

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The percent increase in the estimated number of employees each year