Question 1126716
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For solving such problems, the proportion is usually used


{{{63_moose/all_moose}}} = {{{15_moose/20_moose}}},   or


{{{63/x}}} = {{{15/20}}}.


From this proportion, find x = {{{(63*20)/15}}} = {{{(63*4)/3}}} = 21*4 = 84.
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<U>Answer</U>.  &nbsp;&nbsp;The estimate is &nbsp;84 &nbsp;moose.


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