Real Estate Math
A section of land contains 640 acres. A buyer purchases the NE¼ of the SE¼ of a section. How many acres did they buy?
A20 acres
B40 acres✓ Correct
C80 acres
D160 acres
Explanation
SE¼ = 640 ÷ 4 = 160 acres. NE¼ of SE¼ = 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 Idaho real estate exam.
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