Tennessee Real Estate Exam Practice Question
A property's legal description runs 400 ft SW 600 ft SE 400 ft NE 600 ft NW. How many acres will be advertised?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: To determine the area of the property described, we analyze the movements: starting from a point, the description outlines a rectangular path. The first leg runs 400 ft southwest, followed by 600 ft southeast, then 400 ft northeast, and finally 600 ft northwest, returning to the starting point. This creates a rectangle with dimensions of 600 ft (length) and 400 ft (width).
Calculating the area:
Area = Length × Width = 600 ft × 400 ft = 240,000 sq ft.
To convert square feet to acres, divide by 43,560 sq ft/acre:
240,000 sq ft ÷ 43,560 sq ft/acre ≈ 5.51 acres.
Option C is therefore the most accurate approximation for the area.
Options A, B, and D do not correctly reflect the calculated area based on the given dimensions, making them incorrect.
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