Real Estate Math
A rectangular farm in the Mississippi delta is 1 mile wide and 2 miles long. Its area in acres is:
A640 acres
B1,280 acres✓ Correct
C320 acres
D2,560 acres
Explanation
Area = 1 mile × 2 miles = 2 square miles. 1 square mile = 640 acres. Total = 2 × 640 = 1,280 acres. Remember: 1 acre = 43,560 square feet. Multiply or divide as needed to convert between units.. The correct answer is 1,280 acres.. This is a common calculation on the Mississippi real estate exam.
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