$P(t)=250+10t$

The population of snow leopards in a certain area can be modeled by the function $P$ defined above, where $P(t)$ is the population $t$ years after 1990. Of the following, which is the best interpretation of the equation $P(30)=550$ ?

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The snow leopard population in this area is predicted to be 550 in the year 2020.

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The snow leopard population in this area is predicted to be 30 in the year 2020.

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The snow leopard population in this area is predicted to be 30 in the year 2030.

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The snow leopard population in this area is predicted to be 550 in the year 2030.