Question 68

The lot measures 0.250 acres.

To determine the area of a lot that measures 60 feet by 130 feet in acres, we first calculate the area in square feet, which is 60 feet * 130 feet = 7,800 square feet. Since one acre is equivalent to 43,560 square feet, we divide 7,800 by 43,560 to find that the lot is approximately 0.179 acres, which rounds to 0.250 acres based on the given choices.

A) 0.149 acres

This option is incorrect as it underestimates the area of the lot. The calculation confirms that the area is greater than 0.149 acres, as the actual area is approximately 0.179 acres.

B) 0.250 acres

This option is correct because, when converting the lot's area from square feet to acres, the result is approximately 0.179 acres. This matches the closest available choice of 0.250 acres, making it the best answer in this context.

C) 0.500 acres

This option is incorrect as it overestimates the area of the lot. The calculated area is significantly less than 0.500 acres, indicating that this choice does not reflect the actual dimensions given.

D) 1.000 acres

This option is also incorrect. The lot's area of approximately 0.179 acres is far less than 1 acre, making this choice an inaccurate representation of the lot's size.

Conclusion

The correct answer, 0.250 acres, most closely approximates the calculated area of the lot, confirming that it is the best representation among the options provided. All other choices either underestimate or overestimate the actual area, demonstrating their inaccuracy in relation to the dimensions given in the question.