In a wooded area was 50 woodlice were captured. These were marked and released. The next day a total of 75 woodlice were captured. 15 of these were found to be marked. Calculate the population of woodlice present in the wood aera.

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In a wooded area was 50 woodlice were captured. These were marked and released. The next day a total of 75 woodlice were captured. 15 of these were found to be marked. Calculate the population of woodlice present in the wood aera.

In a wooded area was 50 woodlice were captured. These were marked and
released. The next day a total of 75 woodlice were captured. 15 of these
were found to be marked. Calculate the population of woodlice present in
the wood aera.
Transcribed Image Text:In a wooded area was 50 woodlice were captured. These were marked and released. The next day a total of 75 woodlice were captured. 15 of these were found to be marked. Calculate the population of woodlice present in the wood aera.
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