In 1987, the U.S government ordered the capture the remaining 27 wild California Condors. They were taken to the San Diego Zoo and the Los Angeles Zoo to start a breeding program. In 1991 some were released back into the wild. Here is one possibility: In 1991 40 condors were tagged and released back into the wild. After a few years of being left on their own, allowed to breed there was a second capture done. They were able to catch 224 birds, 6 of which were already tagged.  Use this information and proportions to estimate the population of the condors

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In 1987, the U.S government ordered the capture the remaining 27 wild California Condors. They were taken to the San Diego Zoo and the Los Angeles Zoo to start a breeding program. In 1991 some were released back into the wild. Here is one possibility:

In 1991 40 condors were tagged and released back into the wild. After a few years of being left on their own, allowed to breed there was a second capture done. They were able to catch 224 birds, 6 of which were already tagged. 

Use this information and proportions to estimate the population of the condors

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