Question

use the table below to calculate the area of new york. round your answer to the nearest square mile. state population in 2020 population density (people/mi²) arkansas 3,011,524 56.63 nebraska 1,961,504 25.36 colorado 5,773,714 55.47 new york 20,201,249 370.29

Explanation:

Step1: Recall density formula

Population Density = $\frac{\text{Population}}{\text{Area}}$, rearrange to solve for Area: $\text{Area} = \frac{\text{Population}}{\text{Population Density}}$

Step2: Plug in New York's values

Substitute Population = 20,201,249 and Population Density = 370.29:
$\text{Area} = \frac{20201249}{370.29}$

Step3: Calculate and round

Compute the division: $\frac{20201249}{370.29} \approx 54555$

Answer:

54555 square miles