Waec Model Questions Vol1 2018 Agricultural Science Question 18

Practice objective / multiple choice question 18 from the 2018 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Agricultural Science examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2018 Agricultural Science Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 18 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2018 • AGRICULTURAL_SCIENCE • objective

A herd of 200 goats is at risk of Peste des petits ruminants (PPR). The basic reproduction number (R₀) for PPR in goats is estimated at 3.5, and the vaccine used has an efficacy of 85 %. Using the herd‑immunity threshold formula H = (1 - 1/R₀) ÷ E, where E is vaccine efficacy expressed as a decimal, determine the minimum number of goats that must be vaccinated to achieve herd immunity. Round up to the nearest whole goat.

Answer Options

A. 170
B. 160
C. 168
Correct Answer D. 169
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
169

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2018 Agricultural Science Question 18. It is one of the objective questions from the 2018 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Agricultural Science examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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