WAEC Agricultural Science 2013 Question 31

Question 31

Land Preparation and Cultural Practices

If the spacing of a crop is 3.6m x 4.5m, determine the crop population per hectare.

  1. A.769.
  2. B.617.
  3. C.494.
  4. D.408.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (617.)

Explanation

Area per plant = 3.6 × 4.5 = 16.2 m²; 10,000 ÷ 16.2 ≈ 617 plants.