A property’s legal description runs 400 ft SW 600 ft SE 400 ft NE 600 ft NW. How many acres will be advertised?

Rationale

5.51 acres more or less.

The legal description provided outlines a rectangular area formed by four segments, which can be calculated to determine the total acreage. By applying the appropriate geometric formulas, we arrive at the conclusion that the area covered by the property is approximately 5.51 acres.

A (5.16 acres more or less) YOUR ANSWER

This choice underestimates the total area derived from the given dimensions. Given the distances and directions specified, the calculations indicate a larger area than 5.16 acres. Thus, this option does not accurately reflect the computed acreage.

B (5.29 acres more or less) YOUR ANSWER

Similar to choice A, this option also provides an area that is too low based on the legal description. The calculations show that the area exceeds 5.29 acres, making this choice incorrect.

C (5.51 acres more or less) CORRECT

This choice accurately reflects the computed acreage based on the provided dimensions and directions. The calculations confirm that the area covered by the property is indeed approximately 5.51 acres, making it the correct answer.

D (5.90 acres more or less) YOUR ANSWER

This option overestimates the total area of the property. The calculations demonstrate that the area is less than 5.90 acres, thus rendering this choice incorrect.

Conclusion

The legal description provided results in a total area of 5.51 acres, confirming the correct answer. The other options fail to accurately represent the computed area, either underestimating or overestimating the actual size of the property. Accurate calculations based on the specified dimensions are crucial for determining the correct acreage in legal descriptions.

A property’s legal description runs 400 ft SW 600 ft SE 400 ft NE 600 ft NW. How many acres will be advertised?

5.51 acres more or less.

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