Real Estate Math
A rectangular parcel measures 180 feet by 240 feet. How many acres is the parcel? (1 acre = 43,560 sq ft)
A0.79 acres
B0.99 acres✓ Correct
C1.02 acres
D1.24 acres
Explanation
Area = 180 × 240 = 43,200 sq ft. Acres = 43,200 ÷ 43,560 ≈ 0.99 acres. Remember: 1 acre = 43,560 square feet. Multiply or divide as needed to convert between units.. The correct answer is 0.99 acres.. This is a common calculation on the Massachusetts real estate exam.
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