A garden measures 100 feet by 60 feet. How many ounces of herbicide would be needed if the label rate is expressed as 4.25 pounds/acre? (1 pound = 16 ounces)
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To do this, we need to convert the measurements from feet to acres. 1 acre = 43,560 square feet So, the total area of the garden in acres is: (100 feet * 60 feet) / 43,560 square feet/acre = 0.138 acres Show more…
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