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A local plant nursery recommends fertilizing a vegetable garden with a nitrogen fertilizer. The recommended amount of fertilizer is 0.6 lb per 100 square feet of garden space. How much fertilizer would be needed to fertilize 250 square feet of garden space?

A. 3.75 pounds
B. 1.5 pounds
C. 166 pounds
D. 2.5 pounds

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Answer:

B

Explanation:

User VilemRousi
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Answer: 1.5 pounds

Explanation:

You have 250 feet so if 0.6 is for 100 feet you would need 0.6+0.6 for the 200 feet. Then you need to split the 0.6 in half to make it 0.3 so, in conclusion, add 0.6+0.6+0.3 wich equals 1.5 HOPE THIS HELPS!!!

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