Florida Real Estate Broker ExaminationReal Estate CalculationsMedium
A land parcel is irregularly shaped, consisting of a rectangular section that is 120 feet by 80 feet, and a triangular section adjacent to the 80-foot side with a base of 80 feet and a height of 50 feet. What is the total area of the land parcel?
- A10,600 sq ft
- B9,600 sq ft
- C11,600 sq ft
- D2,000 sq ft
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. 11,600 sq ft
First, calculate the area of the rectangular section (length * width). Then, calculate the area of the triangular section (0.5 * base * height). Add these two areas to find the total area of the land parcel.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This might result from a calculation error for one of the sections or an incorrect sum.
- B. This is only the area of the rectangular section.
- D. This is only the area of the triangular section.
Irregular Area Calculation
Determining the total area of a land parcel composed of multiple geometric shapes by calculating the area of each shape and summing them.
- Break into simple shapes.
- Calculate each shape's area.
- Sum individual areas for total.
Memory trick: Divide and conquer shapes, then add their sizes.