document.write( "Question 202776: To determine the number of bear in Sachee State Forest, rangers catch 16 bears, tag them, and set them free. Months later, 20 bears are caught, 8 of whom are wearing tags. Estimate the bear population of the forest. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #152990 by checkley77(12844)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 8/20=16/x \n" ); document.write( "8x=20*16 \n" ); document.write( "8x=329 \n" ); document.write( "x=320/8 \n" ); document.write( "x=40 estimated number of bears in the forest. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |