Consider the question. New York is two-thirds as populated as all of New England. If New England has 2100000 people, calculate the combined population of both states.
If the answer is '3500000'; explain the reasoning:
New York is two - thirds as populated as all of New England, meaning there are 2 / 3 * 2100000 = 1400000 people living in New York. The combined population of both states is 1400000 + 2100000 = 3500000.