Question

Roberto farms a tract of land that typically yields 147.4 kilograms of peas. A fertilizer manufacturer claims that its fertilizer will produce a 25% increase in the yield. What total amount of peas should Roberto expect from this tract of land if he applies the fertilizer? If necessary, round your answer to the nearest hundredth.

Answer 1

184.25

Explanation:

Answer 2

184.25 kg

Explanation:

25% more is found by adding 25% of the original value to the original value. It is equivalent to multiplying the original value by (1 +25%) = 1.25.

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25% of Roberto's yield is ...

147.4 kg × 0.25 = 36.85 kg

If Roberto's yield increases by that amount, it will be ...

147.4 kg + 36.85 kg = 184.25 kg

Roberto should expect a yield of 184.25 kg.