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ere marked. What is the estimate for total population size? A. 200 B. 1,050 C. 1,600 D. 2,100

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tekilochka [14] · Answer 1 · 2024-02-27T10:59:02+03:00

The correct option is (C) 1600.

Inheritance is the process by which genetic information is passed on from parent to child.

1600 turtle are thought to be the total population.

Since 150 of the 300 turtles in our sample have been marked, we can set up a proportion for this; this is the first ratio for the proportion.

We also know that 800 turtle—lets refer to as x—out of our entire population were marked:

150/300 = 800/x

Cross multiplying, 300*800 is 150*x.

150x = 240000

Divide both sides by 150

150x/150 = 240000/150x = 1600

The total population size of turtle is 1600.

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