Question 29
Land Preparation and Cultural PracticesA farmland was surveyed and mapped as shown in the diagram below (AB = 15 m, DC = 10 m, EF = 8 m).
If cowpea was planted on the farmland at a spacing of 25 cm by 90 cm at two seeds per hole, determine the expected plant population of cowpea plants.
- A.355 plants.
- B.444 plants
- C.667 plants
- D.888 plants.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (888 plants.)
Explanation
Holes = 100 ÷ (0.25 × 0.9) ≈ 444; × 2 seeds = 888 plants.