An ecologist wants to estimate the total population of a rare orchid species (Anacamptis morio) in a rectangular meadow measuring 80 m×60 m80\text{ m} \times 60\text{ m}80 m×60 m.
The ecologist uses random sampling with a square quadrat of side length 0.5 m. A total of 30 quadrats are placed at random coordinates across the meadow, and a total of 45 orchids are recorded within these quadrats.
Which of the following is the best estimate for the total population of Anacamptis morio in the meadow?
7,2007,2007,200
14,40014,40014,400
28,80028,80028,800
115,200115,200115,200
