To estimate the number of lizards in a certain region, Sean traps 36 lizards and marks them. He releases these lizards and then later catches 200, 16 of which are marked. What is the BEST estimate for the lizard population?
A) 400
B) 425
C) 450
D) 475
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c) 450
Step-by-step explanation:
The BEST estimate for the lizard population is 450
Step-by-step explanation:
Let
x -----> the estimate for the lizard population
we know that
using proportion
therefore
The BEST estimate for the lizard population is 450
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