Problema Solution
Scientists mark a total of 125 geese with tags. A few weeks later, they count 144 geese. Of these, 24 are marked with tags. What is a reasonable estimate for the total goose population in this area?
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let x = the total goose population in this area
125 : x = 24 : 144
by solving we find
x = 750 geese
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the reasonable estimate of the total goose population in the area is 750 geese.