Question

There are approximately 17,620 people per square mile in New York City. If New York City is 468

square miles, approximately how many people live in New York City?

Answer 1

8,246,160

Explanation:

Population density

= people/area

Given

Population density of New York = 17,620 and

Area = 468 square mile

Therefore,

17620 = people /468

Cross multiply

People = 17620 x 468

= 8246160

There are 8,246,160 people in New York