Question

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?​

Answer 1

Answer:C)450

Explanation:

Answer 2

The BEST estimate for the lizard population is 450

Explanation:

Let

x -----> the estimate for the lizard population

we know that

using proportion

`(200)/(16)=(x)/(36)\\\\x=200*36/16\\\\x=450`

therefore

The BEST estimate for the lizard population is 450