Real Estate Math
A section of land in South Dakota contains 640 acres. A farmer buys the S 1/2 of the NE 1/4. How many acres did he purchase?
A40 acres
B80 acres✓ Correct
C160 acres
D320 acres
Explanation
NE 1/4 = 640 ÷ 4 = 160 acres. S 1/2 of that = 160 ÷ 2 = 80 acres. Remember: 1 acre = 43,560 square feet. Multiply or divide as needed to convert between units.. The correct answer is 80 acres.. This is a common calculation on the South Dakota real estate exam.
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