Question

8. A farmer needs to fertilize his field before planting again. Fertilizer is sold at $54.00 for a 100lbs bag and 1 bag should be used for every 1000 square feet. The farmer's field is 250 feet long and 150 feet wide. a) What is the area of the field? Ans: b) What will it cost the farmer to fertilize his field? Ans:​

Answer 1

a) 37 500 ft²

b) $2 052

Explanation:

a)

the area of the field :

= 250 × 150

= 37 500 ft²

……………………

b)

→ the number of bags needed :

37 500 ÷ 1 000

= 37.5

Then he needs 38 bag

→ The cost :

= 38 × 54.00

= 2 052