SOLUTION: A piece of land measures 3 3/4 acres and is for sale at $60,000. What is the price per acre?

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Question 106405: A piece of land measures 3 3/4 acres and is for sale at
$60,000. What is the price per acre?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Convert 3 3/4 to a simple fraction
How many 1/4's are there in 3?
3%2F%281%2F4%29+=+12, so
12%2F4+=+3
Now add 3/4
12%2F4+%2B+3%2F4+=+15%2F4
(total price)/(number of acres) = price/acre
60000%2F%2815%2F4%29+=+4%2A60000%2F15
4%2A60000%2F15+=+4%2A4000
16000 dollars/acre answer