If you treat 1.2 acres with 240 pounds of a granular herbicide, what is your pound per acre application rate?

• A. 100 pounds per acre
• B. 167 pounds per acre
• C. 200 pounds per acre
• D. 250 pounds per acre

Answer: (C)

To determine the pound per acre application rate, you need to divide the total amount of herbicide used by the total area treated. In this case, you treated 1.2 acres with 240 pounds of granular herbicide.

The calculation involves taking the total amount of herbicide (240 pounds) and dividing it by the area (1.2 acres):

240 pounds ÷ 1.2 acres = 200 pounds per acre.

This calculation reveals that the application rate is effectively 200 pounds per acre. This value indicates how much herbicide is being applied per acre of treated land, which is crucial for ensuring effective weed management without over-application that could harm the environment or violate regulations. Therefore, the correct answer reflects the accurate calculation of the application rate based on the amount of herbicide used and the area treated.