Waec Model Questions Vol1 2019 Agricultural Science Question 20

Practice objective / multiple choice question 20 from the 2019 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Agricultural Science examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2019 Agricultural Science Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 20 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2019 • AGRICULTURAL_SCIENCE • objective

A rabbit farm wants to produce a 100 kg batch of pelleted feed with a target crude protein (CP) content of 18 % (dry matter basis). Three ingredients are available: - Ingredient A: 24 % CP, cost ₦150 kg⁻¹ - Ingredient B: 12 % CP, cost ₦100 kg⁻¹ - Ingredient C: 5 % CP, cost ₦60 kg⁻¹ (used as filler) At least 5 kg of the filler (C) must be included, and each of ingredients A and B must be present in quantities of at least 25 kg. Determine the quantities (in kilograms) of A, B and C that minimise the total cost while meeting the protein target. Give your answer to the nearest kilogram.

Answer Options

A. 50 kg, 45 kg, 5 kg
B. 55 kg, 40 kg, 5 kg
C. 60 kg, 35 kg, 5 kg
Correct Answer D. 53 kg, 42 kg, 5 kg
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
53 kg, 42 kg, 5 kg

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2019 Agricultural Science Question 20. It is one of the objective questions from the 2019 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Agricultural Science examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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