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
926 260
59,203
 312,847,415

Answer 1

261,797 x 1195 = 312847415 people

Answer 2

In Texas 312,847,415 people would be living. Last option is correct.

Explanation:

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.