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) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You should be given that 1 acre is %2866%29%28660%29%2Afeet%5E2 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.