Real Estate Math
An Iowa farmland parcel is described as the NE¼ of Section 6, T79N, R20W. How many acres is this parcel?
A40 acres
B80 acres
C160 acres✓ Correct
D320 acres
Explanation
A quarter section = ¼ × 640 = 160 acres. Remember: 1 acre = 43,560 square feet. Multiply or divide as needed to convert between units.. The correct answer is 160 acres.. This is a common calculation on the Iowa real estate exam.
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