Question 1189017
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Bass in a lake are sampled for a particular parasite; 14 of 60 bass have the parasite. 
Given that there are an estimated18,400 bass in the lake, find the number with parasites. 
Round to the nearest whole number.
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Use the proportion


    {{{14/60}}} = {{{x/18400}}}.


From the proportion, find  x = {{{(14*18400)/60}}} = 4293  (rounded).    <U>ANSWER</U>
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