How many acres are contained in the N1/2 of the SW1/4 of a section?

• A. 40 acres
• B. 80 acres
• C. 120 acres
• D. 160 acres

Answer: (B)

In land descriptions, a section is 640 acres. Dividing a section into quarters gives 160 acres per quarter. The SW1/4 is the southwest quarter, so it equals 160 acres. The notation N1/2 means the northern half of that quarter. Half of 160 acres is 80 acres. So the N1/2 of the SW1/4 of a section contains 80 acres.