Question

Quick!!!!

It takes 46 pounds of seed to completely plant a 5 acre field how many pounds of seeds are needed per acre

Answer 1

`\sf\longmapsto \: 9.2 \: pounds \: per \: acre`

Explanation:

`\sf\longmapsto \: \: 46 \: pounds → \: 5 \: acre`

Now,

`\sf\longmapsto \: x \: pounds = 1 \: acre`

`\sf\longmapsto \: 46 * (1)/(5)`

`\sf\longmapsto \: 9.2`

Therefore,
`\sf 9.2` pounds of seeds are needed per acre.

Answer 2

• 9.2 pounds

Explanation:

Find the unit rate using ratios:

• 46 pounds → 5 acre
• x pounds → 1 acre

• x = 46*1/5 = 9.2 pounds per acre