Question

(2) The population density of a region in Alaska is 3,000 people/200 mi? Which of the

Answer 1

Answer:

15 people/mi

Step-by-step explanation:

The population density of a region in Alaska is 3,000 people/200 mi.

We need to find the equivalent to the population density of this Alaskan region.

$x=\dfrac{3000\ \text{people}}{200\ \text{mi}}\\\\x=\dfrac{30\ \text{people}}{2\ \text{mi}}\\\\x=\dfrac{15\ \text{people}}{\text{mi}}$

So, the correct option is (c) "15 people/mi"