A rectangular field measuring 440 feet long by 250 feet wide is approximately how many acres?

To determine the area of the rectangular field in acres, we first need to calculate its area in square feet. The area can be calculated by multiplying the length by the width:

Area = Length × Width

Area = 440 feet × 250 feet

Area = 110,000 square feet.

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

To find the area in acres:

Area in acres = Area in square feet ÷ 43,560 square feet per acre

Area in acres = 110,000 square feet ÷ 43,560 square feet per acre

Area in acres = 2.53 acres (approximately).

Rounding this value gives us approximately 2 1/2 acres. This thorough calculation demonstrates why this option is the most accurate answer to the question regarding the size of the field in acres.