Solve the problem.
-The formula $P = 0.68 x ^ { 2 } - 0.047 x + 3$ models the approximate population $P$, in thousands, for a species of fish in a local pond, x years after 1997. During what year will the population reach 27,198 fish?
A) 2003
B) 2002
C) 2004
D) 2005

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The population will reach 27,198 fish when $P = 27,198$. Substituting this value into the given formula and solving for $x$ gives $x = 10$. Therefore, the population will reach 27,198 fish 10 years after 1997, which is in the year 2007.

Solve the Problem P=0.68x2−0.047x+3P = 0.68 x ^ { 2 } - 0.047 x + 3P=0.68x2−0.047x+3

Solve the Problem $P = 0.68 x ^ { 2 } - 0.047 x + 3$