Question

A scientist records the number of deer observed in three areas of a forest. The table shows her observations. Area A 18 miles 162 deer. Area B 17 miles 153 deer. Area C 26 miles 234 deer. How many deer per square mile did the scientist observe in the forest?

Answer 1

9 deer per square mile

There are 9 deer per square mile because once you add all of the miles together it equals 61. Then you add all of the deer seen together equaling 549. You then divide 549 by 61 equaling 9.