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New York City has a population of approximately 8.8 million people with a population density of approximately 29,300 people per square mi
What is the approximate area of New York City to the nearest square mile?
The area of New York City is approximately
square miles.

Answer 1

Answer: 300

Step-by-step explanation: ANSWER ON EDMENTUM/PLUTO

Answer 2

300 square miles (nearest square mile).

Explanation:

Population Density formula

`\sf Population\;Density=(Number\;of\;People)/(Land\;Area)`

Given values:

• Total population = 8,800,000 people.
• Population density = 29,300 per square mile.

Substitute the given values into the formula and solve for land area:

`\implies \sf 29300=(8800000)/(Land\;Area)`

`\implies \sf Land\;Area=(8800000)/(29300)`

`\implies \sf Land\:Area=300.3412969...square\;miles`

Therefore, the approximate area of New York City is 300 square miles (nearest square mile).