wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
3
You visited us 3 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

A researcher clips pinnae of 20 rabbits trapped in a section of forest and released them. After a fortnight he traps 28 rabbits in the same section of forest and notices 4 of them with clipped pinnae. His estimate of rabbit population in the sector of the forest should be?

A
2240
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
560
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
140
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D
112
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is C 140
20 rabbits trapped and clipped,
A fortnight later 28 rabbits trapped,
4 of the rabbits with clipped pinnae,
Therefore, rabbit population in the sector of the forest should be => 20/4 x 28 = 140

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Introduction
MATHEMATICS
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon