To gather information about the elk population, biologist marked 75 elk. later, they flew over the region and counted 250 elk, of which 15 were marked. what is the best estimate for the elk population?

choices:

a. 1,200
b. 1,250
c. 1,300
d. 1,350

Select the correct answer. given: ∆abc with prove: statement reason 1. given 2. ∠cab ≅ ∠edb ∠acb ≅ ∠deb if two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, the corresponding angles are congruent. 3. ∆abc ~ ∆dbe aa criterion for similarity 4. corresponding sides of similar triangles are proportional. 5. ab = ad + db cb = ce + eb segment addition 6. substitution property of equality 7. division 8. subtraction property of equality what is the missing statement in the proof? scroll down to see the entire proof.