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How do you calculate population density?

Answer 1

Population Density = Number of People / Land Area

Population density is a measure of the average level of density in an area. It can be used to compare areas, determine the resources needed in a given area, and determine how crowded an area is. To calculate population density, you must first gather data on the area's size and population, then enter the numbers into the formula.

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Answer 2

Emilia Alcaraz

Population density is calculated by dividing the total population of a region by the total land area of that region. The formula for population density is:

Population Density = Total Population / Total Land Area

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Answer from HIX Tutor

When evaluating a one-sided limit, you need to be careful when a quantity is approaching zero since its sign is different depending on which way it is approaching zero from. Let us look at some examples.