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What is the population density if there are 40 squirrels in 4 square miles?

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Answer:

10 squirrels/ square mile

Step-by-step explanation:

Population density can be found by dividing the number of individuals by the area of the land they live in.

population/ land area

We want to find the population density for 40 squirrels that live in 4 square miles. Therefore, the population is 40 squirrels and the area of the land is 4 square miles.

population / land area

40 squirrel/ 4 square miles

Divide 40 by 4

40/4=10

10 squirrels/ square mile

The population density is 10 squirrels per square mile.

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