Question

Buyer A is investigating the purchase of a lot on which to build a home. The lot is 200' wide and 500' deep. Zoning regulations stipulate that the lot must be at least 2 acres to be able to build on it. Would a home be allowed to be built on this lot?

a) Yes, because the lot is approximately 5.2 acres.
b) Yes, because the lot is approximately 2.3 acres.
c) No, because the lot is approximately 1.7 acres.
d) No, because the lot is approximately .8 acres.

Answer 1

The lot is approximately 2.3 acres in size, making it eligible for building a home.

Step-by-step explanation:

The lot is 200' wide and 500' deep, so the area of the lot can be calculated by multiplying these dimensions:

Area = width x depth
= 200' x 500'
= 100,000 square feet

Since 1 acre is equal to 43,560 square feet, the lot can be converted to acres:

Area in acres = 100,000 square feet / 43,560 square feet per acre
= 2.29 acres (approximately)

Therefore, the correct answer is b) Yes, because the lot is approximately 2.3 acres.