Surveyors have determined that a tract of desert land contains 364,480 square feet. One portion of 80 feet by 200 feet is owned by the government. The private portion of the tract is offered for $1,380 per acre. What is the asking price for the private parcel?

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First, calculate the area of the government-owned portion: 80 feet x 200 feet = 16,000 square feet. Subtract this from the total area to find the private portion: 364,480 - 16,000 = 348,480 square feet. Convert this to acres (1 acre = 43,560 square feet): 348,480 / 43,560 = 8 acres. Multiply by the price per acre: 8 x $1,380 = $11,040.

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