Real Estate Math
A 1-acre lot is divided into two equal rectangular parcels. Each parcel is 100 feet wide. How deep is each parcel (1 acre = 43,560 sq ft)?
A217.8 feet✓ Correct
B253.6 feet
C317.5 feet
D435.6 feet
Explanation
Each parcel = 43,560 ÷ 2 = 21,780 sq ft. Depth = 21,780 ÷ 100 = 217.8 feet. Remember: 1 acre = 43,560 square feet. Multiply or divide as needed to convert between units.. The correct answer is 217.8 feet.. This is a common calculation on the Louisiana real estate exam.
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