A rectangular plot of land is 0.5 miles long and 440 yards wide. What is the area of the plot in acres? (1 mile = 1,760 yards; 1 acre = 4,840 square yards)
- 40 acres
- 80 acres (correct answer)
- 220 acres
- 387,200 acres
Explanation: First, make the units consistent. Convert the length from miles to yards: 0.5 miles × 1,760 yards/mile = 880 yards. Next, calculate the area in square yards: Area = length × width = 880 yards × 440 yards = 387,200 square yards. Finally, convert the area from square yards to acres: 387,200 sq yards / 4,840 sq yards/acre = 80 acres.