Question

By United States cultural standards, it has been determined that 6 people live comfortably in 1500 square feet of living space. Based on this standard, how many square feet would be needed to comfortably house 200 people? Enter the number only.

Answer 1

50000

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.

Answer 2

50,000

Explanation:

Set up a proportion:

6/1500 = 200/x

Cross multiply and solve for x:

200x1500 = 6x

300000 = 6x

50000 = x