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The E 1/2 of the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of a section contains:

Correct Answer

C) 20 acres

Why this is correct: A section is 640 acres. NE 1/4 = 160 acres. SW 1/4 of that = 40 acres. E 1/2 of that = 20 acres. Reading right to left: (1/2) × (1/4) × (1/4) × 640 = 20. Why the other choices are wrong: '80 acres' would be E 1/2 of the entire NE 1/4. '40 acres' is the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4. '10 acres' results from an extra division. Exam tip: For rectangular descriptions, work backwards: start with 640 acres and multiply by each fraction from right to left.

Answer Options
A
80 acres
B
40 acres
C
20 acres
D
10 acres

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Why this is correct: A section is 640 acres. NE 1/4 = 160 acres. SW 1/4 of that = 40 acres. E 1/2 of that = 20 acres. Reading right to left: (1/2) × (1/4) × (1/4) × 640 = 20. Why the other choices are wrong: '80 acres' would be E 1/2 of the entire NE 1/4. '40 acres' is the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4. '10 acres' results from an extra division. Exam tip: For rectangular descriptions, work backwards: start with 640 acres and multiply by each fraction from right to left.

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