WAEC - Agricultural Science (2001 - No. 31)

If the recommended seed rate of maize is 20 kg per hectare, calculate the amount of seeds required for 1.8 hectares of farmland.
11.0 kg
16.0 kg
26.0 kg
36.0 kg

Explanation

Amount of seeds=Seed rate×Area

Given:

  • Seed rate = 20 kg per hectare
  • Area = 1.8 hectares

Amount of seeds=20 kg/ha×1.8 ha=36 kg

The correct answer is:

36.0 kg

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