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Question

A certain farmer pays $30 per acre per month to rent farmland. How much does the farmer pay per month to rent a rectangular plot of farmland that is 360 feet by 605 feet? (43560 square feet = 1 acre)


 

Option A:

5330

Option B:

3360

Option C:

1350

Option D:

360

Option E:

150

Difficulty Level

Easy

Solution

Option E is the right answer.


Option Analysis

Given, 43,560 square feet = 1 acre.
So, Total Area rented(in acres) = 360*650/43650 = 5 acres

Hence, he pays 5 * 30= $150 per month

So, the correct answer is E.


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