Real Estate Math
A section of land in Alaska contains 640 acres. The NE quarter of the SW quarter of Section 10 contains how many acres?
A10 acres
B20 acres
C40 acres✓ Correct
D80 acres
Explanation
SW quarter of Section 10 = 640 ÷ 4 = 160 acres. NE quarter of the SW quarter = 160 ÷ 4 = 40 acres. Remember: 1 acre = 43,560 square feet. Multiply or divide as needed to convert between units.. The correct answer is 40 acres.. This is a common calculation on the Alaska real estate exam.
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