Detailed Instructions: In this task, you will use your knowledge about language (and common sense) to determine what element the marked number refers to. The numbers are marked with two underlines around them, like: _ number _. Your answer should be chosen from the given text, and should not contain other words.
Problem:Derek Morgan: Well , we ca n't cover everything ! Texas is huge
Dr. Spencer Reid: 286581 square miles to be exact . Largest state in the contiguous _ 48 _ and the 2nd most populous . Do n't mess with Texas !
Solution:
state