SOLUTION: A 14-acre piece of land is being developed into home lots. If 2.8 acres of land will be used for roads, and each home site is to be 0.35 acre, how many lots can be formed?

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Question 100480: A 14-acre piece of land is being developed into home lots. If 2.8 acres of land will be used for roads, and each home site is to be 0.35 acre, how many lots can be formed?
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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14-2.8=11.2 acres remaining for lots.
11.2/.35=32 lots can be formed.
Ed