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 1,2501,250
B 1,2001,200
C 1,3501,350
D 1,300
3 answers
D 1,300
how
To estimate the elk population, we can use the formula:
Total population = (number marked in first sample x number in second sample) / number re-captured in second sample
Plugging in the values given:
Total population = (75 x 250) / 15
Total population = 1,250
Therefore, the best estimate for the elk population is 1,300 (rounded to the nearest hundred).
Total population = (number marked in first sample x number in second sample) / number re-captured in second sample
Plugging in the values given:
Total population = (75 x 250) / 15
Total population = 1,250
Therefore, the best estimate for the elk population is 1,300 (rounded to the nearest hundred).