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Explanation
Correct answer: C.
Choice C is correct. It's given that the population density of Worthington is people per square mile and Worthington has a population of people. Therefore, the area of Worthington is , which is equivalent to , or square miles.
Desmos solution:
Note: The expression 92800/290 directly computes the area by dividing population by population density.
Enter in Desmos:
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Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
Choice B
Choice B is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
Choice D
Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.