Question

1. population: bellingham, washington, had an area of 25.4 mi² and a population of 74,547 during one year. bakersfield, california, had an area of 113.1 mi² and a population of 295,536 during the same year. which city had a greater number of people per square mile?

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate population density of Bellingham

Population density formula is \( \text{Population Density}=\frac{\text{Population}}{\text{Area}} \).
For Bellingham, \( \text{Population} = 74547\), \( \text{Area}=25.4\ mi^{2}\).
\( \text{Population Density}=\frac{74547}{25.4}\approx2935 \) (rounded to the nearest whole number).

Step2: Calculate population density of Bakersfield

For Bakersfield, \( \text{Population} = 295536\), \( \text{Area}=113.1\ mi^{2}\).
\( \text{Population Density}=\frac{295536}{113.1}\approx2613 \) (rounded to the nearest whole number).

Answer:

Bellingham, Washington had a greater number of people per square mile.