Question

which of the states in the table below has the least population density? \

$$\begin{tabular}{|c|c|c|} \\hline state & population in 2020 & area (mi$^2$) \\\\ \\hline arizona & 7,151,502 & 113,990.30 \\\\ \\hline california & 39,538,223 & 163,694.74 \\\\ \\hline nevada & 3,104,614 & 110,571.82 \\\\ \\hline pennsylvania & 13,002,700 & 46,054.34 \\\\ \\hline \\end{tabular}$$

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate population density formula

Population density = $\frac{\text{Population}}{\text{Area}}$

Step2: Calculate Arizona's population density

Arizona: $\frac{7151502}{113990.30}\approx62.74$ people per $mi^{2}$

Step3: Calculate California's population density

California: $\frac{39538223}{163694.74}\approx241.53$ people per $mi^{2}$

Step4: Calculate Nevada's population density

Nevada: $\frac{3104614}{110571.82}\approx28.08$ people per $mi^{2}$

Step5: Calculate Pennsylvania's population density

Pennsylvania: $\frac{13002700}{46054.34}\approx282.33$ people per $mi^{2}$

Answer:

Nevada