To determine the size of Connecticut in square miles given its population density and population, follow these steps:
1. Understand the given information:
- Population Density: 741 people per square mile.
- Population: 3,590,886 people.
2. Recall the formula for population density:
[tex]\[
\text{Population Density} = \frac{\text{Population}}{\text{Area}}
\][/tex]
3. Rearrange the formula to solve for Area:
[tex]\[
\text{Area} = \frac{\text{Population}}{\text{Population Density}}
\][/tex]
4. Substitute the given values into the formula:
[tex]\[
\text{Area} = \frac{3,590,886 \text{ people}}{741 \text{ people per square mile}}
\][/tex]
5. Calculate the area:
[tex]\[
\text{Area} = 4846.0 \text{ square miles}
\][/tex]
Thus, Connecticut is 4846.0 square miles in size.
