Question

falls canyon has an area of 1458 square miles. if the population density of deer is 50 deer per square mile, what is the total population of deer, rounded to the nearest thousand? a. 7,000 b. 73,000 c. 70,000 d. 10,000

Explanation:

Step1: Recall population - density formula

The formula for population is $P = D\times A$, where $P$ is the population, $D$ is the population - density, and $A$ is the area.

Step2: Substitute given values

Given $D = 50$ deer per square - mile and $A=1458$ square miles. So $P = 50\times1458$.
$P=50\times1458 = 72900$.

Step3: Round to the nearest thousand

$72900$ rounded to the nearest thousand is $73000$.

Answer:

B. 73,000