In a study, a fish and game department worker catches, tags, and frees 124 catfish in a lake. A few weeks later he catches and frees 140 catfish. 35 have tags. Estimate the number of catfish in a lake. (Hint: set up and solve a proportion).
4 answers
35 / 124 = n / 140
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35 / 124 = 140 / n
35 / 124 = 140 / n
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A: 31
B:397
C:496
D:39.5
but thanks for tryn to help
A: 31
B:397
C:496
D:39.5
but thanks for tryn to help
The correct answer is 496