Question

use the data in the table below to find the population density of nevada in people per square mile. round your answer to the nearest tenth. state population in 2020 area (mi²) arizona 7,151,502 113,990.30 nevada 3,104,614 110,571.82 minnesota 5,706,494 86,935.83 alaska 733,391 665,384.04

Explanation:

Step1: Recall density formula

Population density = $\frac{\text{Total Population}}{\text{Total Area}}$

Step2: Plug in Nevada's data

Substitute population = 3,104,614 and area = 110,571.82:
$\text{Density} = \frac{3104614}{110571.82}$

Step3: Calculate and round

Compute the value, then round to nearest tenth:
$\frac{3104614}{110571.82} \approx 28.1$

Answer:

28.1 people per square mile