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2 June, 08:00

Scientists in the jungle want to find the best estimate for the lion population. They tagged and released 20 lions as part of a research project. Later, they found 160 lions, 8 of which were tagged? Find the best estimate of population?

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  1. 2 June, 09:06
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    They will expect the ratio below:

    x/20 = 160/8, with x: population

    Then

    x = 20x160/8 = 400
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