14. According to the Texas Parks and wildlife Department, there are about 40 white-tailed deer per square mile in each of 35 Texas counties. A rectangular area on a ranch in one of these countries measures 2.25 miles by 6.7 miles. Which of the following is closest to the number of white-tailed deer expected to live in this rectangular area?

Question

14. According to the Texas Parks and wildlife Department, there are about 40 white-tailed deer per square mile in each of 35 Texas counties. A rectangular area on a ranch in one of these countries measures 2.25 miles by 6.7 miles. Which of the following is closest to the number of white-tailed deer expected to live in this rectangular area?
A.480
B.540
C.600
D.720
E.840
Choice C is wrong, this is what i did to get C: 2.25x6.7=15.075
      40x15= 600, but i don't know why its wrong.

Damon · Answer

I agree with your answer, C and have no idea why it is called incorrect.