If the area to be treated increases while the application rate stays the same, what happens to the total fungicide required?

If the area to be treated increases while the application rate stays the same, what happens to the total fungicide required?

• A. It Decreases
• B. It Stays the Same
• C. It Increases
• D. It Becomes Unpredictable

Answer: (C)

If you apply fungicide at a fixed rate, the total amount you need is simply the rate times the area treated. So when the area increases while the rate stays the same, the total amount must increase proportionally. For example, doubling the area doubles the product needed. The rate is constant, so you don’t end up with less product or the same amount—the total rises with area.

If you apply fungicide at a fixed rate, the total amount you need is simply the rate times the area treated. So when the area increases while the rate stays the same, the total amount must increase proportionally. For example, doubling the area doubles the product needed. The rate is constant, so you don’t end up with less product or the same amount—the total rises with area.