Gce Model Questions Vol1 2020 Agricultural Science Question 2

Practice objective / multiple choice question 2 from the 2020 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Agricultural Science examination.

Gce Model Questions Vol1 2020 Agricultural Science Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 2 GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2020 • AGRICULTURAL_SCIENCE • objective

Two feeding regimes are used for broiler chickens over a 6‑week (42 day) rearing period.\nRegime A: each bird receives \(0.10\) kg feed per day at a cost of £\(0.30\) per kg, and the birds gain \(2.0\) kg live weight.\nRegime B: each bird receives \(0.12\) kg feed per day at a cost of £\(0.28\) per kg, and the birds gain \(2.2\) kg live weight.\nThe market price of live weight is £\(2.5\) per kg for both regimes. Calculate the net profit per bird for each regime and state which regime gives the higher profit and by how much.

Answer Options

A. Regime A gives higher profit by £0.10 per bird
B. Regime B gives higher profit by £0.20 per bird
Correct Answer C. Regime B gives higher profit by £0.35 per bird
D. Regime A gives higher profit by £0.35 per bird
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
Regime B gives higher profit by £0.35 per bird

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This is Gce Model Questions Vol1 2020 Agricultural Science Question 2. It is one of the objective questions from the 2020 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Agricultural Science examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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