SOLUTION: An acre of land is to be planted with trees 4 ft. apart. Determine number of trees needed. Acre = 43560 sq. ft. Not sure how to solve. Non-homework.

Question 1126285: An acre of land is to be planted with trees 4 ft. apart. Determine number of trees needed.

Acre = 43560 sq. ft.
Not sure how to solve. Non-homework.
Answer by ikleyn(52878) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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HINT : each the three goes with a square of land 4*4 = 16 square feet.

I hope this hint is enough for you to complete the solution on your own.

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comment from student : A square of land 4 * 4 = 16 sq. ft. 43560 / 16 = 2722.5 trees Am I correct?
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My response : I think you are correct and this estimation ~ 2722 trees is right.

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