Question

The population density of New Jersey is about 1,195 people per square mile. Texas has a land area of 261,797 square miles. If Texas had the same population density as New Jersey, how many people would be living in that state?
261,797
8,864,926
26,059,203
312,847,415

Answer 1

Answer:

312,847,415

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Define the given values:

• population density of new jersey = 1,195 people / square mile.

• Texas land area = 261,797 square miles.

2. Now interpret what other information the question gives:

• the question states: "Texas has the same population density as New Jersey".
• therefore, we also know:
• population density of Texas = 1,195 people / square mile

3. upscale the ratio:

• 1,195 people : 1 square mile:

• now we have all the information to complete the equation.
• if there are 1,195 people for every 1 square mile, we just have to multiply the equation by the total square miles in texas (261,797 square miles). This will give us the:
• total population : total square miles in Texas
• 1,195 x 261,797 : 1 x 261,797 =
• 312,847,415 (total population) : 261,797 square miles in Texas

therefore, the total population in Texas = 312,847,415

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