With a label rate of 2 pounds per 1000 sq ft, how many pounds are needed to treat 2 acres?

With a label rate of 2 pounds per 1000 sq ft, how many pounds are needed to treat 2 acres?

• A. 160
• B. 174
• C. 180
• D. 200

Answer: (B)

Converting area and scaling the application rate. The label rate of 2 pounds per 1,000 square feet means 0.002 pounds per square foot. Two acres equal 2 × 43,560 = 87,120 square feet. Multiply the area by the per-square-foot rate: 87,120 × 0.002 = 174.24 pounds. So about 174 pounds are needed (174.24 if you’re rounding to the exact figure). The correct option is the one closest to 174.24 pounds.

Converting area and scaling the application rate. The label rate of 2 pounds per 1,000 square feet means 0.002 pounds per square foot. Two acres equal 2 × 43,560 = 87,120 square feet. Multiply the area by the per-square-foot rate: 87,120 × 0.002 = 174.24 pounds. So about 174 pounds are needed (174.24 if you’re rounding to the exact figure). The correct option is the one closest to 174.24 pounds.