Population density is computed by dividing the total population of a location by the land area. A town has a population of 210,756 with a population density of 52 residents per square mile. What is the town’s land area?

Answer 1

To find the land area of a town, we need to divide the population by the population density.

First, convert the population density from residents per square mile to residents per square unit. Since 1 square mile is equal to 640 square units, divide the population density by 640:

52 residents per square mile / 640 square units per square mile = 0.08125 residents per square unit.

Next, divide the population by the population density to find the land area:

210,756 residents / 0.08125 residents per square unit = 2,596,565.38 square units.

Therefore, the town’s land area is approximately 2,596,565.38 square units.

Answer 2

Population density is computed by dividing the total population of a location by the land area. A town has a population of 210,756 with a population density of 52 residents per square mile. What is the town’s land area in square miles