Geometry square foot

Question

A local restaurant had a dining area of 2750 ft ². In order to ensure the restaurant is not overcrowded, a population density of 0.1293 people per square foot is Used. What is the maximum number of people that can be in the restaurant? 

 

Answer 1

Hi Emily.  I think you can use the "factor label" technique to solve this:

 

2750 sq ft * (0.1293 people)/(1 sq ft) = 355.575 people (but since you can't have .575 of a person you can only fit

355 people in the restaurant. 

Answer 2

0.1293 people per square foot TIMES 2750 square feet is 355.575 people