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A lake contains approximately 325 tagged fish. Results from several samples taken show that about 12% of the fish are tagged. Estimate the number of total fish in the lake.
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A lake contains approximately 325 tagged fish. Results from several samples taken show that about 12% of the fish are tagged. Estimate the number of total fish in the lake.

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Answer:

2708

Explanation:

100*number of fish tagged/percentage of fish tagged

100*325/12=2708.3333

Estimated is 2708 fish

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