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GCE Agricultural Science 1989 Question 32

Question 32

Land Preparation and Cultural Practices

The average seed rate for maize is 25 kg per hectare. Allowing for a seed wastage of 5 per cent, how many kilogram of seeds would be required in planting 10 hectares of farmland?

  1. A.237.5
  2. B.238.0
  3. C.250.0
  4. D.255.0
  5. E.262.5.
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Answer: E (262.5.)

Explanation

25 × 10 = 250 kg; add 5% (12.5 kg) for wastage = 262.5 kg.