Asked by Shaun

The area of Manhattan Island is 641, 000,000 square feet. According to legend, the Indians sold it to the Dutch for $24. Estimate the area that was purchased for one cent.
Answered by Shaun
24
Answered by Ms. Sue
641,000,000 / 24 = about 27,000 sq. feet per dollar

Move the decimal point two places to the left to find the number of square feet per one cent.

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