A property is described as the SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of the N 1/2 of the NE 1/4 section of 12. How many acres does it contain?

To determine the number of acres in the described property, it's essential to understand how to calculate the area based on the fractional descriptions of sections in a township.

A standard section in a township is typically 640 acres. When breaking it down:

1. The NE 1/4 of a section contains 160 acres (since 640 acres ÷ 4 = 160 acres).

2. The N 1/2 of the NE 1/4 further divides that area, resulting in 80 acres (because 160 acres ÷ 2 = 80 acres).

3. The SE 1/4 of that N 1/2 is then 40 acres (since 80 acres ÷ 2 = 40 acres).

4. Finally, taking the SW 1/4 of the 40 acres results in 20 acres (because 40 acres ÷ 2 = 20 acres).

At this point, if we revisit the original question, it appears that a calculation is needed based on the fractional areas. Given the complexity of the breakdown, it’s concluded that the core of the answer is grounded in how subdivisions of land parcels work in terms of the section, quarter section, and so forth.

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