Chemistry: Molecular Approach (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0134112830
ISBN 13: 978-0-13411-283-1

Chapter 1 - Exercises - Page 40: 101

Answer

Using dimensional analysis gives: $1 acre = 43,560 ft^{2}, 1 mile = 5280 ft, 1 mile^{2} = 27878400 ft^{2}$ $435 \times 43,560 ft^{2} = 18,948,600 ft^{2}$ $18,948,600 / 27878400 = 0.680 mile^{2}$

Work Step by Step

Using dimensional analysis gives: $1 acre = 43,560 ft^{2}, 1 mile = 5280 ft, 1 mile^{2} = 27878400 ft^{2}$ $435 \times 43,560 ft^{2} = 18,948,600 ft^{2}$ $18,948,600 / 27878400 = 0.680 mile^{2}$
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