Question

The scale of a map is 1:1,500. Given that each side of a square piece of land measures 4 inches on the map, find the actual area of this piece of land to the nearest tenth of an acre. (1ft=12in.;1a cre =43,560ft²)

Answer 1

1,500 × 4 = 6,000 inches = 500 ft

500² ft² ÷ 43,560 ft²/acre =

250,000 ft² ÷ 43,560 ft²/acre =

about 5.7 acres