The state with the most institutions of higher learning is california, with 1246 colleges and universities.

the population of california is about 39.5 million.

using "per capita" to mean "per 100,000 people", find the number of colleges/universities in california, per capita. round your answer to one place after the decimal.

Step-by-step explanation:

we know that

The population of California is about 39.5 million and there are 1246 colleges and universities

so

using proportion

Find out the number of colleges and universities per 100,000 people

Let

x -----> the number of colleges and universities per 100,000 people

answer:  

step-by-step explanation:

here x represents the height of the pole,

and, the height of the shadow of the pole is 12 feet.

also, the angle of elevation from the top of the pole is 40°,

therefore,

by the low of sine,

which is the required equation for finding the value of x,

$9.41

step-by-step explanation: