A researcher tagged 40 giant turtles in 2008. In 2009 she returned and captured 50 turtles, 16 of which were tagged. in 2010 she returned again and captured 30 turtles 8 of which were tagged.

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A researcher tagged 40 giant turtles in 2008. In 2009 she returned and captured 50 turtles, 16 of which were tagged. in 2010 she returned again and captured 30 turtles 8 of which were tagged. 
a: Use a proportion to estimate the turtle population for 2009 
b: Use a proportion to estimate the turtle population for 2010

Lol:3 · Answer

Can someone explain this as simply as possible? Im failing in math and i really want to understand the answer :)

Writeacher · Answer

When a math tutor comes online, he/she will help. Patience!

Lol:3 · Answer

I am being patient..?

Reiny · Answer

look at Steve' solution to the same question: http://www.jiskha.com/display.cgi?id=1367836044