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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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  1. 5 May, 07:08
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    The answer is C. 450

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    The best estimate for the lizard population is 450.

    marked lizards counted

    total lizards counted

    =

    total marked lizards

    estimated lizard population



    16

    200

    =

    36

    p

    → p = 450
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