The Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan covers 1,100 km² and hosts 300 tigers. What is the tiger density per km² in this park? (Round to one decimal place)
Answer
0.3 tigers/km²
The correct answer is 0.3 tigers/km² — State the answer.
Step-by-step solution
- Write down the formula for density: density = population / area.
- Insert the given values: density = 300 / 1100.
- Calculate 300 ÷ 1100 = 0.2727…
- Round to one decimal place: 0.3 tigers per km².
- State the answer.
Common mistake: Using area as denominator incorrectly or mis‑rounding
Concept tested: Population density of wildlife
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