Question

Set up and simplify a division of powers expression to solve each problem. Give your answer in both exponential form and as a whole number, showing all work leading to your answer. Then write a sentence to explain your answer.

The population of the African country Uganda has been growing at a steady rate for several decades. Assuming that the current population is about 225 million and that the country has an approximate land area of 217 square miles, about how many people per square mile live in Uganda?

Answer 1

@Rushwr

Answer 2

none

Answer 3

\[\frac{ 225 million }{ 217 miles ^{2} }= 1.04 million per \]