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WAEC Agricultural Science 2023 Question 22

Question 22

Land Preparation and Cultural Practices

If the seed rate for the cultivation of cowpea is 25kg per hectare, determine the quantity of cowpea seeds required to cultivate a farmland measuring 100m by 500m.

  1. A.50kg
  2. B.125kg
  3. C.250kg
  4. D.1,250kg
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (125kg)

Explanation

100 × 500 = 50,000 m² = 5 ha; 5 × 25 = 125 kg.