An area was measured to be bounded by 50 chains on one side and 150 chains on the other. The acreage of the area is:
A)200 acres
B)750 acres
C)2,000 acres
D)None of the above

Question

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The acreage of an area measured to be bounded by 50.00 chains on one side and 150.00 chains on the other is 750 acres.
Solution
One acre = 10 square chains
Area (acres) = (length)(length) / (1 acre/10 square chains)
Area = (50 chains) (150 chains) / (1 acre/10 square chains)
Area = 750 acres

An Area Was Measured to Be Bounded by 50 Chains