Waec Model Questions Vol1 2018 Agricultural Science Question 6

Practice objective / multiple choice question 6 from the 2018 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Agricultural Science examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2018 Agricultural Science Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 6 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2018 • AGRICULTURAL_SCIENCE • objective

A farmer cultivates 2 hectares of maize. Under disease‑free conditions the crop yields 5 tonnes per hectare. If a particular disease is left untreated, it reduces the yield by 20%. A fungicide can be applied at a cost of ₦12,000 per hectare and restores 90% of the loss caused by the disease. The market price of maize is ₦150 per kilogram. Should the farmer apply the fungicide? State the increase or decrease in profit (in Naira) that results from applying the fungicide.

Answer Options

A. Yes, profit increases by ₦300,000
B. Yes, profit increases by ₦210,000
C. No, profit decreases by ₦30,000
Correct Answer D. Yes, profit increases by ₦246,000
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
Yes, profit increases by ₦246,000

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2018 Agricultural Science Question 6. It is one of the objective questions from the 2018 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Agricultural Science examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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