How much fungicide is required to spray 6 acres of fruit if using 2 lbs. of 50WP per 100 gallons and applying 400 gallons per acre?

To determine the total amount of fungicide required for spraying 6 acres of fruit, we first need to calculate the total amount of spray solution used. Since 400 gallons are applied per acre and the treatment covers 6 acres, we multiply 400 gallons by 6 acres, resulting in a total of 2400 gallons of spray solution needed for the entire area.

Next, with the fungicide labeled as 50WP (wettable powder), the application rate specified is 2 lbs of the fungicide per 100 gallons of water. To find out how many times we need to apply this rate in our total volume of 2400 gallons, we can calculate:

2400 gallons ÷ 100 gallons = 24 units

This indicates that the spray solution is being prepared 24 times in terms of the 100-gallon batches. Each batch requires 2 lbs of the fungicide, which means we multiply:

24 units × 2 lbs = 48 lbs

Therefore, the total amount of fungicide needed for spraying the 6 acres is indeed 48 lbs. This makes the choice of 48 lbs the correct answer, as it correctly reflects the total volume of fungicide required based on the application rate and total gallons of