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7 November, 06:56

The population density of the Philippines is 798 people per square mile. If

many refuges arrive from a neighboring country how will they affect the

population density?

O A. Cannot be determined.

O

B. The population density will decrease.

C. The population density will increase.

D. The population density will remain the same.

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  1. 7 November, 10:12
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    The answer is option C - "The Population Density will increase"

    Explanation:

    If refugees arrive from a neighboring country to Philippines, it will result in more number of people living on the island. However, the land area of the country remains the same, since there is no change to that. Let's assume that the total land area of Philippines is "x" square miles. And assume that there are "y" number of people living on the island already. Let's also assume that "z" number of people arrive as refugees.

    From the question, we know that "y" / "x" = 798. This is the existing population density.

    Now, if refugees arrive, total number of people living on the island will become "y+z".

    Since "y+z" > than "y",

    => "y+z"/"x" will be greater than "y"/"x", i. e. it will be greater than 798.

    Therefore, the population density (i. e. 798) will increase.
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