Question

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The equation a = 640s gives the relationship between s square miles and a acres. Kevin owns 8.5 square miles of farmland. How many acres does he own?

13.28 acres

1.33 acres

5,440 acres

544 acres

Answers

  1. Answer:

    5440 acres

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Given: The equation a = 640s gives the relationship between s square miles and a acres. Kevin owns 8.5 square miles of farmland.

    To Find: How many acres does he own.

    Solution:

    Area of farmland owned by kevin  

    The given equation is

    here  is area in acres, and  is area in square miles.

    putting values in equation

     

    Hence kevin owns   of farmland

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