Question

Estimate the size of a crowd at an outdoor concert venue that occupies a rectangular space with dimensions of 500 feet by 1,000 feet (to the nearest whole number).

Assume that each person occupies 9 square feet.
A) 13,889 people
B) 27,778 people
C) 55,556 people
D) 111,112 people

Answer 1

C) 55,556 people

Explanation:

First we find the area of the venue. Since it is rectangular, we multiply the length and width:

500(1000) = 500,000

Next we divide this area by the amount each person occupies, 9 feet:

500,000/9 = 55,556