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The equation $E(t)=5(1.7{)}^t$ gives the estimated number of employees at a certain business, where $t$ is the number of years since the business opened. Which of the following is the best interpretation of the number $5$ in this context?

A

The estimated number of employees when the business opened.

B

The increase in the estimated number of employees each year.

C

The number of years the business has been open.

D

The percent increase in the estimated number of employees each year.