Real Estate Math
A rectangular lot is 100 feet wide and 250 feet deep. How many acres is the lot? (1 acre = 43,560 sq ft)
A0.45 acres
B0.55 acres
C0.57 acres✓ Correct
D0.65 acres
Explanation
Area = 100 x 250 = 25,000 sq ft. Acres = 25,000 / 43,560 ≈ 0.574 acres, approximately 0.57 acres. Remember: 1 acre = 43,560 square feet. Multiply or divide as needed to convert between units.. The correct answer is 0.57 acres.. This is a common calculation on the New York real estate exam.
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