a protected coastal wildfire area is surveyed and sampled for various forms of wildlife. the protected area is essentially rectangular in shape,92 miles long and 3.5 miles wide. several 50 foot square sections were sampled throughout the area. the average population of a certain insect species in each section was 17.

a. determine the area of the protected area and convert it to square feet. (express your answer in a scientific notation.)

b. compute the area of each section that was sampled, and determine the average population of this insect per square foot. ( express your answer in scientific notation.)

c. what is the estimated population of this insect within the boundaries of the protected wildlife area? (express your answer in a scientific notation.)