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The estimated population size for the given question is 246 (approx.).
When it would be impracticable to count each individual in a population, the Mark-Recapture method is utilized to make an estimate of the size of the population. The fundamental strategy entails capturing a small sample size of individuals, applying a non-lethal mark on each of them, and then releasing them back into the general population. After some time has passed, we go after another small group and keep track of how many of them have a mark. When we have a small population, the likelihood of recapturing marked individuals is higher, but when we have a huge population, the likelihood of doing so is lower. The following equation can be used to provide a mathematical expression of this idea:
N = (M*C) / R
N = Number of individuals in the population
M = number of individuals captured and then Marked
C = total number captured the second time
R = the number of individuals that were recaptured (those with a mark)
According to the given question,
M = 129
C = 137
R = 72
N = (129 X 137) / 72
= 246 (approx)
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