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A common field measurement used in the agriculture in Alberta is the quarter section. A quarter section is 1/2 mi long and 1/2 wide. Determine the length of a quarter section, in metres.

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Final answer:

A quarter section, which is 1/2 mile long in agriculture in Alberta, is equal to 804.67 metres.

Step-by-step explanation:

To determine the length of a quarter section in metres, we need to convert the given length from miles to metres. One mile is approximately equal to 1609.34 metres. Therefore, a quarter section which is 1/2 mile long is equal to 1/2 * 1609.34 = 804.67 metres.

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área = 1/2 * 1/2 = 1/4
1/4 de 1/4 = 1/4 * 1/4 = 1/16
1/16 * 1609,34 ~ 100,58 metros
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