Question

Quick!!!!
It takes 46 pounds of seed to completely plant a 5 acre field how many pounds of seeds are needed per acre

Answer 1

Answer:

• 9.2 pounds

Step-by-step explanation:

Find the unit rate using ratios:

• 46 pounds → 5 acre
• x pounds → 1 acre

• x = 46*1/5 = 9.2 pounds per acre

Answer 2

Answer:

$\sf\longmapsto \: 9.2 \: pounds \: per \: acre$

Step-by-step explanation:

$\sf\longmapsto \: \: 46 \: pounds → \: 5 \: acre$

Now,

$\sf\longmapsto \: x \: pounds = 1 \: acre$

$\sf\longmapsto \: 46 \times \frac{1}{5}$

$\sf\longmapsto \: 9.2$

Therefore,$\sf 9.2$ pounds of seeds are needed per acre.