The NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of a section contains how many acres?
Correct Answer
D) 40 acres, a quarter of a quarter
Why this is correct: A full section is 640 acres. The SW 1/4 is 640 ÷ 4 = 160 acres. The NE 1/4 of that 160-acre parcel is 160 ÷ 4 = 40 acres. Why the other choices are wrong: '160 acres, a quarter section' is wrong; that describes just the SW 1/4. '80 acres, half of a quarter' is wrong; that would be half of 160. '10 acres, a sixteenth of a quarter' is wrong; that would be 160 ÷ 16. Exam tip: Read legal descriptions from right to left and divide by four each step.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Why this is correct: A full section is 640 acres. The SW 1/4 is 640 ÷ 4 = 160 acres. The NE 1/4 of that 160-acre parcel is 160 ÷ 4 = 40 acres. Why the other choices are wrong: '160 acres, a quarter section' is wrong; that describes just the SW 1/4. '80 acres, half of a quarter' is wrong; that would be half of 160. '10 acres, a sixteenth of a quarter' is wrong; that would be 160 ÷ 16. Exam tip: Read legal descriptions from right to left and divide by four each step.
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