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The city of Atlanta, Georgia has a population of 488,800 people and a population density of 3,573 people per square mile. What is the area of Atlanta, Georgia, in square miles?

(A) 136.8 sq. miles
(B) 99.9 sq. miles
(C) 75.1 sq. miles
(D) 142 sq. miles

Answer :

To find the area of Atlanta, Georgia, we can use the relationship between population, population density, and area. The formula we can use is:

[tex]\text{Area} = \frac{\text{Population}}{\text{Population Density}}[/tex]

In this case, we know:

  • The population of Atlanta is 488,800 people.
  • The population density is 3,573 people per square mile.

We can substitute these values into the formula:

[tex]\text{Area} = \frac{488,800}{3,573} \approx 136.8 \text{ square miles}[/tex]

So, the area of Atlanta, Georgia, is approximately 136.8 square miles. Therefore, the correct answer is option (A) 136.8 sq. miles.

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