How many acres are found in the legal description of WEST 320' SOUTH 490' of the SE 1/4?

To determine how many acres are represented by the legal description "WEST 320' SOUTH 490' of the SE 1/4," we start by understanding the dimensions involved.

The SE 1/4 (Southeast Quarter) of a section typically contains 160 acres since a standard section is 640 acres, and each quarter of a section contains one-fourth of that total. The specific area in question describes a rectangle that is 320 feet wide and 490 feet long.

First, we calculate the area in square feet:

1. Area = Width × Length

Area = 320 feet × 490 feet

Area = 156,800 square feet

Next, to convert square feet into acres, we use the conversion factor that 1 acre = 43,560 square feet.

Now, we perform the conversion:

2. Area in acres = Area in square feet ÷ 43,560

Area in acres = 156,800 square feet ÷ 43,560 square feet/acre

Area in acres ≈ 3.60 acres

This calculation confirms that the area defined by the legal description is approximately 3.60 acres, making this the correct answer.