By United States cultural standards, it has been determined that 6 people live comfortably in 1500 square feet of living space.

Question

3 years ago

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Based on this standard, how many square feet would be needed to comfortably house 200 people? Enter the number only.

2 answers:

Nimfa-mama [501] · Answer 1 · 2022-04-14T20:20:29+03:00

7 0

Answer:

50,000

Step-by-step explanation:

Set up a proportion:

6/1500 = 200/x

Cross multiply and solve for x:

200x1500 = 6x

300000 = 6x

50000 = x

posledela · Answer 2 · 2022-04-14T21:30:25+03:00

Answer:

50000

Step-by-step explanation:

Find the "unit rate" for occupancy:

1500 ft²

------------- = 250 ft²/person

6 people

Now multiply this unit rate by 200 people. "people" drops out, and you are left with

250 ft²

--------------- * 200 people = 50,000 ft²

1 person

Enter 50000. 200 people will need 50000 ft² of housing.