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In February 2026, broker Nina reviewed a title report describing land as the NE/4 of the SW/4 of Section 18. How many square feet are in that tract if a full section contains 640 acres?

Correct Answer

B) 1,742,400 square feet

Step 1: Calculate the southwest quarter: 640 acres × 1/4 = 160 acres. Step 2: Calculate the northeast quarter of that tract: 160 acres × 1/4 = 40 acres. Step 3: Convert acres to square feet: 40 × 43,560 = 1,742,400 square feet.

Answer Options
A
871,200 square feet
B
1,742,400 square feet
C
3,484,800 square feet
D
6,969,600 square feet

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A freehold estate represents ownership of real property with an indefinite duration.

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