Question 11018 of 401 · Texas Pesticide Applicator General Standards Exam
A wettable powder contains 50% active ingredient. The label rate is 2 pounds of active ingredient per acre. How many pounds of product are needed for 10 acres?
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Correct answer to question 11018
- A: 40 pounds
Explanation
Product per acre = 2 / 0.50 = 4 pounds. For 10 acres = 4 x 10 = 40 pounds. Using 2 x 10 = 20 ignores the percent active ingredient.
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