there are 11 marked whales
there are 57 whales counted
and 8 marked whales counted
what would be the best estimate for the population
Based on the information provided, the best estimate for the population of whales would be 57.
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Apologies for the incorrect response. To estimate the population of whales, we can use the concept of ratio and proportion.
The proportion can be set up as follows:
(11 marked whales) / (8 marked whales counted) = (57 total whales) / (x population estimate)
Simplifying the proportion:
11/8 = 57/x
To solve for x (population estimate), we can cross-multiply:
11x = 8 * 57
11x = 456
x = 456/11
x ≈ 41.45
Therefore, the best estimate for the population of whales would be approximately 41 or 42.