Question

population density
city population square miles
clarkston 44,000 33.1
westland 29,000 23.8
eagle lake 36,000 19.7
walnut bay 40,000 47.6
population density = \frac{total number of people}{square miles}
which city has the highest population density?
clarkston
westland
eagle lake
walnut bay

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate population density for Clarkston

Population density = $\frac{44000}{33.1}\approx1329.3$

Step2: Calculate population density for Westland

Population density = $\frac{29000}{23.8}\approx1218.5$

Step3: Calculate population density for Eagle Lake

Population density = $\frac{36000}{19.7}\approx1827.4$

Step4: Calculate population density for Walnut Bay

Population density = $\frac{40000}{47.6}\approx840.3$

Answer:

Eagle Lake