A team of scientists is studying the animals at a nature reserve. They capture the animals, mark them so they can identify each animal, and then release them back into the park. The table gives the number of animals they’ve identified. Use this information to complete the two tasks that follow.
Animal total in park number marked
elk 5,625 225
wolf 928 232
cougar 865 173
bear 1,940 679
mountain goat 328 164
deer 350 105
moose 215 86

Part A
What is the probability of the next elk caught in the park being unmarked? Write the probability as a fraction, a decimal number, and a percentage.

Part B
Describe the likelihood of the next elk caught being unmarked.

Part C
Describe a simulation that you can use to model this situation.

Part D
What is the probability of the next wolf caught in the park being unmarked? Write the probability as a fraction, a decimal number, and a percentage.

Part E
Describe the likelihood of the next wolf caught being unmarked.