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In a March 2026 survey class, Tessa was asked how many acres are in a full township under the rectangular survey system. If a township contains 36 sections and each full section contains 640 acres, what is the total acreage?

Correct Answer

D) 23,040 acres

Step 1: A full township contains 36 sections. Step 2: Each full section contains 640 acres. Step 3: Multiply 36 × 640 = 23,040 acres. Therefore, a full township contains 23,040 acres.

Answer Options
A
640 acres
B
3,840 acres
C
36,000 acres
D
23,040 acres

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