WAEC Agricultural Science 2017 Question 4

Question 4

Farm Surveying and Planning

A farmland measures 50 m×50 m. Determine its area in hectares.

  1. A.25 ha.
  2. B.2.5 ha.
  3. C.0.25 ha.
  4. D.0.025 ha.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (0.25 ha.)

Explanation

50 × 50 = 2,500 m²; 2,500 ÷ 10,000 = 0.25 ha.