To determine the number of trout in a lake, a conservationist catches 87 trout, tags them and throws them back into the lake.

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Later, 22 trout are caught; 11 of them are tagged. How many trout would the conservationist expect to be in the lake?

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Korvikt [17] · Answer 1 · 2022-03-27T01:52:49+03:00

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

x/87 = 22/11

Multiply both sides by 87

x= 22/11 * 87

x= 1914/11

x= 174

To determine the number of trout in a​ lake, a conservationist catches 87 ​trout, tags them and throws them back into the lake.​