Question

The population density of Helenville is 17.5 turkeys per acre. Exactly 840 turkeys live in Helenville. How many acres is Helenville?

Answer 1

Answer:

48 acres

Step-by-step explanation:

Let

x ----> the number of turkeys live in Helenville

y ---> the number of acres in Helenville

P ---> the population density of Helenville

we know that

$P=\frac{x}{y}$

we have

$P=17.5\ turkeys\ per\ acre$

$x=840\ turkeys$

substitute

$17.5=\frac{840}{y}$

solve for y

$y=\frac{840}{17.5}=48\ acres$