A rectangular parcel of land measures 400 feet by 600 feet. If divided into two equal lots by a creek, what is the approximate acreage of each parcel?

To determine the approximate acreage of each parcel after dividing the rectangular land by a creek, first, calculate the total area of the land. The area of a rectangle is found by multiplying the length by the width. Here, the dimensions are 400 feet and 600 feet.

Calculating the area:

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Area = Length \times Width = 400 \text{ feet} \times 600 \text{ feet} = 240,000 \text{ square feet}

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Next, since the land is divided into two equal parcels, we divide the total area by two:

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Area \text{ of each parcel} = \frac{240,000 \text{ square feet}}{2} = 120,000 \text{ square feet}

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To convert square feet to acres, use the conversion factor where 1 acre equals 43,560 square feet:

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\text{Acreage} = \frac{120,000 \text{ square feet}}{43,560 \text{ square feet per acre}} \approx 2.75 \text{ acres}

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Thus, the approximate acreage of each parcel is 2.75 acres, making it the correct answer