Question

The population density of Flint County is 225 residents/mile2. The area of Flint County is 300 mile2. Find the population of Flint County.

Answer 1

Answer:

67,500 residents

Step-by-step explanation:

The population density is defined as the average number of people living per square unit area.

-Given the density is 225res/sq mile and the area is 300 sq mile, the area's population is:

$\rho=\frac{Population}{Area}\\\\Population=Area \times \rho\\\\=300 \ mi^2\times 225\ res/mi^2\\\\=67500\ residents$

Hence, there are 67,500 residents in Flint county.