Thinking Mathematically (6th Edition)

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Chapter 6 - Algebra: Equations and Inequalities - Chapter 6 Test - Page 406: 11

Answer

\[6000\]

Work Step by Step

Take the total number of elk in the park is\[x\]. As from the given statement, it says that \[150\]elk in which \[5\] are tagged and this ratio will be equal for all elk in the refuge, so there are \[200\]elk back into a refugee in which they are tagged. So,apply the proportion in which two ratios are equal to find the total number of elk in the park that is written below: \[\begin{align} & \frac{a}{b}=\frac{c}{d} \\ & \frac{150}{5}=\frac{x}{200} \\ & 30=\frac{x}{200} \\ & x=6000 \end{align}\] So, there are \[6000\]elk in the park. Hence, a total number of elk in the park is\[6000\].
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