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Scientist want to estimate the population of a particular species of snake.

They collect a sample population of 20 snakes and mark them with tags.
After a few months they catch 120 snakes, 17 of which are marked with
tags. What is the best estimate of the total population of snakes?

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Answer:

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Answer:

Explanation

Answer= 224

x=224

190x20=3,800/17=223.529412 (make sure to round up)

224

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