Let P(t) = 100(1.025)' be the estimated population of wolves in a provincial park and S(t) = 200 + 5t, the number of wolves the food supply can feed. P(t) and S(t) are functions of time, t, in years. Determine after how many years there will be no more food for the wolves.

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Let P(t) = 100(1.025)' be the estimated population of wolves in a provincial park and S(t) = 200 + 5t, the number of wolves the food supply can feed. P(t) and S(t) are functions of time, t, in years. Determine after how many years there will be no more food for the wolves. 

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