Question

The population density of a country is 250 people per square mile, and the country has a population of 8,264,472 people. Which of the following correctly calculates the area of the country?

Answer 1

To calculate the area of the country based on population density and total population, you can use the formula:

\[
\text{Area} = \frac{\text{Population}}{\text{Population Density}}
\]

Given:
- Population = 8,264,472 people
- Population density = 250 people per square mile

Now, substituting the values into the formula:

\[
\text{Area} = \frac{8,264,472 \text{ people}}{250 \text{ people/square mile}} = 32,658.188 \text{ square miles}
\]

Therefore, the area of the country is approximately 32,658 square miles.