Question

the area of rhode island is approximately 1200 square miles, and its population is approximately million people. which of the following is the best approximation of the population density of rhode island, in people per square mile? 3 of 3 questio 80 people per square mile 800 people per square mile 1200 people per square mile 120 people per square mile

Explanation:

Step1: Convert population to number

Since \(1\) million \( = 1000000\), the population \(P = 1000000\) people.

Step2: Use population density formula

Population density \(D=\frac{P}{A}\), where \(A = 1200\) square miles. So \(D=\frac{1000000}{1200}\).

Step3: Simplify the fraction

\(\frac{1000000}{1200}=\frac{10000}{12}=\frac{2500}{3}\approx833.33\)

Answer:

B. 800 people per square mile