WAEC Agricultural Science 2012 Question 40

Question 40

Animal Nutrition

A sheep gained 20 kg of weight after consuming 60 kg of feed. Determine the feed conversion ratio.

  1. A.1:2
  2. B.2:3
  3. C.3:1
  4. D.5:4
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (3:1)

Explanation

FCR = feed ÷ gain = 60 ÷ 20 = 3 : 1.