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?

Answer 1

In Texas 312,847,415 people would be living.

Explanation:

Formula of Population density =
`(number of people)/(land area)`

The population density of New Jersey = 1195 people per sq. mile

Texas land area = 261, 797 sq. miles

If Texas had the same population density as New Jersey

People would be living

= 261,797 × 1195 = 312,847,415 people

In Texas 312,847,415 people would be living.

Answer 2

Population Density = population / land area, so:-

1195 = population of Texas / 261,797

population of Texas would be 1195 * 261,797 = 312,847,415 people (answer)