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