Question

To gather information about the elk population, biologist marked 75 elk. Later, they flew over the region and counted 250 elk, of which 15 were marked. What is the best estimate for the elk population?
Responses

A 1,2001,200

B 1,2501,250

C 1,3001,300

D 1,3501

Answer 1

Use the proportion marked: 75/N ≈ 15/250. Solve N = 75*(250/15) = 5*250 = 1,250.

Answer: B (1,250).