Question

A developer has 7 1/2 acres of land to build houses on. If each house is to be built on 1/4 -acre plot, how many houses can he build?

A:30
B:5
C:35
D:3

Answer 1

The answer is C: 35

Explanation:

Because, if you look at it 7 1/2 = 7 2/4 7x4=28 + 2/4 =35

Answer 2

A: 30 houses

Explanation:

7.5 acres divided by .25 acres = 30 plots