Real Estate Math
An Iowa farm parcel is the S½ of the NE¼ of Section 10. How many acres does it contain?
A20 acres
B40 acres
C80 acres✓ Correct
D160 acres
Explanation
S½ of NE¼ = ½ × ¼ × 640 = 80 acres. Remember: 1 acre = 43,560 square feet. Multiply or divide as needed to convert between units.. The correct answer is 80 acres.. This is a common calculation on the Iowa real estate exam.
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