Question

While studying the local raccoon population, a scientist tagged 57 raccoons. Several weeks later, the scientist counted 620 raccoons and saw that 38 of them had tags. To the nearest whole number, what is the best estimate for the raccoon population?

Answer 1

Using proportions, it is found that the best estimate for the raccoon population is of 930.

Proportions:

• This question is solved by proportions, using a rule of three.

• Out of 620 raccoons, 38 had tags. How many raccoons are there if the scientist tagged 57?

The rule of three is:

620 raccoons - 38 tagged

x raccoons - 57 tagged

Applying cross multiplication:

$38x = 620(57)$

$x = \frac{620(57)}{38}$

$x = 930$

The best estimate for the raccoon population is of 930.

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