Question

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?

Answer 1

1.5 lb

Explanation:

Steps to determining the answer

1. calculate the lb that would be needed for 1 square foot of the garden
2. Multiply the answer gotten from the above step by 250 square feet

Lb that would be needed for 1 square foot = 0.6 lb / 100 = 0.006

Lb needed for 250 square foot = 0.006 x 250 = 1.5 lb