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

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

9,150,586 people
9,150,586 people

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

5,234,571 people

Answer 1

Population = density × area = 120 people/mi² × 76,254.89 mi² = 9,150,586.8 ≈ 9,150,586 people.

So the correct choice is 9,150,586 people.