Question

The population density of Flint County is 225 residents/mile2. The area of Flint County is 300 mile2. Find the population of Flint County.

Answer 1

67,500 residents

Explanation:

The population density is defined as the average number of people living per square unit area.

-Given the density is 225res/sq mile and the area is 300 sq mile, the area's population is:

`\rho=(Population)/(Area)\\\\Population=Area * \rho\\\\=300 \ mi^2* 225\ res/mi^2\\\\=67500\ residents`

Hence, there are 67,500 residents in Flint county.