Question

To determine the squirrel population in a city park, researchers tagged 90 squirrels. Later, they counted 630 squirrels, 42 of which had tags. Based on this data, what is the total number of squirrels in the park?

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Answer 1

But they only give these choice answers. Which could it be and why? Thank you!

A)762
B)1260
C)1350
D)3780

Answer 2

762

Answer 3

42/90 = 46.67% of the tagged squirrels.

so, you can expect that 630 = 46.67% of the total population.

Answer 4

It is in fact one of them. So, how do you use what I told you to get the whole population?

Answer 5

are u sure????

Answer 6

762

Answer 7

1350

Answer 8

To determine the squirrel population in a city park, researchers tagged 90 squirrels. Later, they counted 630 squirrels, 42 of which had tags. Based on this data, what is the estimated total number of squirrels in the park, rounded to the nearest whole number?

Answer 9

1350 ..

Answer 10

which is it???