Real Estate Math
A rectangular lot measures 200 feet by 150 feet. What is the area in acres? (1 acre = 43,560 sq ft)
A0.55 acres
B0.69 acres✓ Correct
C0.76 acres
D1.03 acres
Explanation
Area = 200 × 150 = 30,000 sq ft. Acres = 30,000 ÷ 43,560 = 0.688 ≈ 0.69 acres. Remember: 1 acre = 43,560 square feet. Multiply or divide as needed to convert between units.. The correct answer is 0.69 acres.. This is a common calculation on the Mississippi real estate exam.
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