SOLUTION: In the "Old West," a common homestead parcel was 40 acres of land. How many 40-acre parcels are there in 1 square mile?
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Question 1057516: In the "Old West," a common homestead parcel was 40 acres of land. How many 40-acre parcels are there in 1 square mile?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You should be given that 1 acre is and should be able to find reference, 5280 feet = 1 mile.
You're given that 1 parcel is 40 acres for your example.
Use those.
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