Tennessee Real Estate PRACTICE EXAM

How many sq ft are in an acre?

• 43,560

• 43580

• 44560

• 43650

You are surveying a rectangular parcel of land. The length of the parcel is 220 feet, and the width is 160 feet. What is the total square footage of this parcel?

• A) 28,000 square feet.

• B) 32,000 square feet.

• C) 35,200 square feet.

• D) 25,600 square feet.

Answer explanation

Explanation: To calculate the area of a rectangle, multiply its length by its width. In this case, 220 feet * 160 feet = 35,200 square feet.

Each section is how many acres?

• 620 acres

• 640 acres

• 560 acres

• 460 acres

In a land survey, what is the primary purpose of a principal meridian?

• A) To mark the exact center of a property.

• B) To establish the baseline for surveying land.

• C) To determine the elevation of the land.

• D) To measure the distance between properties.

In a metes and bounds legal description, what is a "mete" referring to?

• A) The measurement of a property's elevation.

• B) The measurement of a property's boundaries using directions and distances.

• C) The measurement of a property's property taxes.

• D) The measurement of a property's market value.

You have a triangular piece of land with a base of 80 feet and a height of 45 feet. What is the area of this triangular parcel?

• A) 2,250 square feet.

• B) 3,600 square feet.

• C) 1,800 square feet.

• D) 4,500 square feet.

Answer explanation

Explanation: To calculate the area of a triangle, use the formula: (base height) / 2. In this case, (80 feet 45 feet) / 2 = 2,250 square feet.

You are measuring a lot in acres. If the lot measures 350 feet by 300 feet, how many acres does it cover?

• A) 2.5 acres.

• B) 3.5 acres.

• C) 4 acres.

• D) 5 acres.

Answer explanation

Explanation: To convert square feet to acres, divide the square footage by 43,560 (the number of square feet in an acre). In this case, (350 feet * 300 feet) / 43,560 = 2.5 acres.

You have a parcel of land measuring 1/3 of an acre. How many square feet is this?

• A) 7,853 square feet.

• B) 14,520 square feet.

• C) 14,520 square inches.

• D) 3,200 square feet.

Answer explanation

Explanation: There are 43,560 square feet in an acre. To find the square footage of 1/3 of an acre, you'd multiply 1/3 by 43,560: (1/3) * 43,560 = 14,520 square feet.

You are purchasing a triangular lot with an area of 0.25 acres. If the base of the triangle is 60 feet, what is the height of the triangle?

• A) 30 feet.

• B) 45 feet.

• C) 40 feet.

• D) 20 feet.

Answer explanation

Explanation: To find the height of the triangle, use the formula for the area of a triangle: (base height) / 2. Given the area (0.25 acres), you can calculate the height: (60 feet height) / 2 = 0.25 acres. Solving for the height, you get height = (2 * 0.25 acres) / 60 feet = 1/2 foot = 6 inches.

What is the primary purpose of a title search in a real estate transaction?

• A) To determine the current market value of the property.

• B) To verify the legal ownership and history of the property's title.

• C) To assess the property's physical condition.

• D) To calculate property taxes.