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Population density is the number of people per unit of area. The population density of a certain region is 50 people per square kilometer. If the region covers 25 square​ kilometers, what is the population of the​ region?

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Answer:

1250 people

Explanation:

Population density = total population / land area

Population density = 50

total population = x

land area 25

50 = x / 25

x = total population = 50 x 25 = 1250 people

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