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The table shows the data of a random sample of fish that were collected from and later released into a lake.

Type of Fish Bass Eel Gar
Number of Fish 92 56 52


How many eels are estimated to be present if a sample of 1,000 fish is collected from the lake?

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280 is not an option but 292 is and 292 is the right answer trust me i took the pre-test btw good luck <3

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280 eels

92 + 56 + 52 = 200
eel = 56/200

56 *5 x
----- = --------
200 *5 1000
56(5) = 280 x = 280

56/200 = 7/25
7/25 = 280/1000
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