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20 June, 02:53

To gather information about the elk population, biologist marked 75 elk. Later, they flew over the region and counted 250 elk, of which 15 were marked. What is the best estimate for the elk population?

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  1. 20 June, 03:14
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  2. 20 June, 03:22
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    The answer is B.) 1,250

    Step-by-step explanation:

    The best estimate for the elk population is 1,250.

    marked elk counted

    total elk counted

    =

    total marked elk

    estimated elk population



    15

    250

    =

    75

    p

    → p = 1,250
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