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?

A) 400
B) 425
C) 450
D) 475

Answer 1

The answer is C. 450

Explanation:

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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