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A lot measures 150 feet by 200 feet. How many acres is this?

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Question & Answer

Review the question and all answer choices

A

Approximately 0.69 acres

Correct Answer
B

Approximately 1.5 acres

C

Approximately 0.34 acres

D

Approximately 2.0 acres

Why is this correct?

Area = 150 x 200 = 30,000 sq ft. Acres = 30,000 / 43,560 = 0.689 acres (approximately 0.69 acres).

Podcast Transcript

Full conversation between instructor and student

Instructor

Hey there! Welcome back to Real Estate Exam Prep Podcast. Today, we're diving into some real estate math that's super important for your license exam. How's that sound?

Student

Sounds great, I'm all ears. What kind of math are we talking about today?

Instructor

Great question. We're going to focus on area calculations, specifically converting square feet to acres. It's a medium difficulty question, so it's a good one to get your brain warmed up.

Student

Oh, got it. So, let's say I have a lot that's 150 feet by 200 feet. How do I find out how many acres that is?

Instructor

Exactly right. To find the area in square feet, you multiply the length by the width. So, 150 feet times 200 feet equals 30,000 square feet. Now, to convert that to acres, you divide by 43,560 square feet per acre, which is the standard conversion factor.

Student

Got it. So, 30,000 divided by 43,560 equals... what?

Instructor

Great job, you're on the right track. Let's do the division. 30,000 divided by 43,560 is approximately 0.689. So, the lot is approximately 0.69 acres.

Student

So, the correct answer is A. Approximately 0.69 acres, right?

Instructor

That's correct, A is the right answer. Now, let's talk about why the other options are wrong. B is approximately 1.5 acres, which is way too high. C is about half the correct value, and D is nearly triple the correct value. These are common mistakes students make because they might either use the wrong conversion factor or make an error in their calculations.

Student

Makes sense. So, how do I remember the conversion factor without getting confused?

Instructor

A great memory technique is to picture a football field, including the end zones. It's about 1.32 acres. So, if you imagine a little more than half of that, you're thinking of 0.69 acres, which is the correct answer.

Student

That's a cool trick! Thanks for the tip. So, to sum up, I need to remember that 43,560 square feet make up one acre, and I have to be careful with my division to get the correct answer.

Instructor

Exactly! And remember, these math skills are crucial for your real estate practice. They'll help you with property valuation, development potential assessment, and zoning compliance. Keep practicing, and you'll be a real estate math whiz in no time!

Student

Thanks for the help, I feel more confident now. I'll keep practicing these conversions.

Instructor

That's the spirit! Keep up the good work, and we'll see you next time on the Real Estate Exam Prep Podcast. Good luck!

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