Real Estate Math

The NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of a section in Minnesota contains how many acres?

A10 acres
B20 acres
C40 acres✓ Correct
D80 acres

Explanation

NE 1/4 of a section = 640 / 4 = 160 acres. NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 = 160 / 4 = 40 acres. Reading legal descriptions using the government survey system: start from the smallest subdivision and work outward. This type of calculation is common in Minnesota agricultural and rural land transactions.

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