Question

There is a parade coming through town, the route is 2 miles long with 10 foot wide sidewalks along each side. If the crowd is approximately 5 people per 16 square feet, how many people are estimated to be watching?

Answer 1

• Answer:

66 000 people

• Explanation:

Hi there !

1 mile = 5280 feet

2 miles = 2×5280ft = 10 560 feet

Area = 2(10560ft×10ft) = 2×105600ft² = 211200 ft²

• How many people are estimated to be watching?

16 ft² ................ 5 people

211200 ft².........x people

x = 211200×5/16

= 1056000/16

= 66 000 people

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