Questions: The state of California has an area of 163,696 square miles, and the state of Florida has an area of 65,755 square miles. To the nearest tenth, how many times larger than Florida is California?

The state of California has an area of 163,696 square miles, and the state of Florida has an area of 65,755 square miles. To the nearest tenth, how many times larger than Florida is California?

Transcript text: The state of California has an area of 163,696 square miles, and the state of Florida has an area of 65,755 square miles. To the nearest tenth, how many times larger than Florida is California?

Solution

Solution Steps

To determine how many times larger California is compared to Florida, divide the area of California by the area of Florida. This will give the ratio of their sizes. Round the result to the nearest tenth.

Step 1: Determine the Ratio of Areas

To find how many times larger California is compared to Florida, calculate the ratio of their areas. The area of California is \(163,696\) square miles, and the area of Florida is \(65,755\) square miles. The ratio is given by:

\[ \text{Ratio} = \frac{163,696}{65,755} \approx 2.4895 \]

Step 2: Round the Ratio

Round the calculated ratio to the nearest tenth:

\[ \text{Rounded Ratio} = 2.5 \]