Question

The population density of a country is 120 people per square mile, and the country has an area of 76,254.89 mi.2
. Which of the following correctly calculates the population of the country?(1 point)
Responses

5,234,571 people
5,234,571 people

8,562,234 people
8,562,234 people

7,247,489 people
7,247,489 people

9,150,586 people

Answer 1

To calculate the population of the country, you can use the formula:

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

Given:
- Population Density = 120 people per square mile
- Area = 76,254.89 square miles

Now, calculate the population:

\[
\text{Population} = 120 \, \text{people/mi}^2 \times 76,254.89 \, \text{mi}^2
\]

\[
\text{Population} = 9,150,586.8
\]

Rounding this to the nearest whole number, the population is approximately 9,150,587 people.

Therefore, the correct response is:

**9,150,586 people**