Question

It takes 70 pounds of seed to completely plant an 8-acre field. How many acres can be planted per pound of seed?

Answer 1

No. of pounds of seed it takes to plant an 8-acre field = 70 pounds.

No. of acres can be planted per pound of seed = 70/8

= 8.75.

thus, 8.75 acres can be planted per pound of seed.