Property Ownership

A Washington property described as 'the NW¼ of the NE¼ of Section 12, Township 25N, Range 4E' contains how many acres?

A10 acres
B20 acres
C40 acres✓ Correct
D160 acres

Explanation

A section contains 640 acres. The NE¼ = 160 acres. The NW¼ of the NE¼ = 160 ÷ 4 = 40 acres. Property rights and ownership forms are governed by Washington state law and common law principles.. The correct answer is 40 acres.

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