Real Estate Math
A North Dakota property is described as the NE¼ of the SW¼ of Section 6. How many acres does this description contain?
A10 acres
B20 acres
C40 acres✓ Correct
D80 acres
Explanation
NE¼ of SW¼ = 1/4 × 1/4 × 640 acres = 1/16 × 640 = 40 acres. Remember: 1 acre = 43,560 square feet. Multiply or divide as needed to convert between units.. The correct answer is 40 acres.. This is a common calculation on the North Dakota real estate exam.
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