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The population density of Worthington is $290$ people per square mile. Worthington has a population of $92,800$ people. What is the area, in square miles, of Worthington?

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Explanation

Choice C is correct. It’s given that the population density of Worthington is $290$ people per square mile and Worthington has a population of $92,800$ people. Therefore, the area of Worthington is $92,800 people left parenthesis StartFraction 1 square mile Over 290 people EndFraction right parenthesis$ , which is equivalent to $StartFraction 92,800 square miles Over 290 EndFraction$ , or $320$ square miles.

Choice A is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Choice B is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.