How do you convert the strip area in square feet to acres?

How do you convert the strip area in square feet to acres?

• A. Divide the strip area in square feet by 43,560 to obtain acres.
• B. Multiply the strip area in square feet by 43,560 to obtain acres.
• C. Add 43,560 to the strip area to obtain acres.
• D. Subtract 43,560 from the strip area to obtain acres.

Answer: (A)

One acre equals 43,560 square feet, so converting from square feet to acres means asking how many 43,560-square-foot blocks fit into the total area. Dividing the area in square feet by 43,560 gives the number of acres. For example, 87,120 square feet divided by 43,560 equals 2 acres. Multiplying by 43,560 would convert acres back into square feet, not convert square feet to acres. Adding or subtracting 43,560 to the area doesn’t perform a valid unit conversion and won’t yield acres.

One acre equals 43,560 square feet, so converting from square feet to acres means asking how many 43,560-square-foot blocks fit into the total area. Dividing the area in square feet by 43,560 gives the number of acres. For example, 87,120 square feet divided by 43,560 equals 2 acres. Multiplying by 43,560 would convert acres back into square feet, not convert square feet to acres. Adding or subtracting 43,560 to the area doesn’t perform a valid unit conversion and won’t yield acres.