Real Estate Math
A triangular lot has a base of 200 feet and a height of 150 feet. What is the lot area in square feet?
A12,500 sq ft
B15,000 sq ft✓ Correct
C17,500 sq ft
D20,000 sq ft
Explanation
Area of a triangle = ½ x base x height = ½ x 200 x 150 = 15,000 square feet. Remember: 1 acre = 43,560 square feet. Multiply or divide as needed to convert between units.. The correct answer is 15,000 sq ft.. This is a common calculation on the North Carolina real estate exam.
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