Solve the problem.To determine the number of fish in a lake, researchers caught and tagged 220 of them. In a later sample of 72 fish, the researchers found that 24 were tagged. Estimate the total number of fish in the lake.

A. 660 fish
B. 380,160 fish
C. 73 fish
D. 8 fish


Answer: A

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