t takes 105 pounds of seed to completely plant an 11 acre field. How many pounds of seed are needed per acre?

Question

t takes 105 pounds of seed to completely plant an 11 acre field. How many pounds of seed are needed per acre?

Answer 1

Hi Michael,

This problem is asking you to determine the unit rate (or how many pounds for 1 acre).

105 pounds = x

11 acres 1 acre

105 pounds ÷ 11 = 9.5 pounds

11 acres ÷ 11 1 acre

You would need 9.5 pounds per acre.