Neco 2019 Agricultural Science Question 7

Practice objective / multiple choice question 7 from the 2019 Neco Agricultural Science examination.

Neco 2019 Agricultural Science Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 7 NECO • 2019 • AGRICULTURAL_SCIENCE • objective

A farmer has 2 ha of maize that require 120 kg N, 60 kg P₂O₅ and 40 kg K₂O. Two fertilizer blends are available: Fertilizer X contains 30 % N, 10 % P₂O₅, 5 % K₂O and costs \(\text{₦}500\) per kg; Fertilizer Y contains 15 % N, 20 % P₂O₅, 10 % K₂O and costs \(\text{₦}450\) per kg. Using a combination of X and Y, meet or exceed all nutrient requirements at minimum total cost. How many kilograms of each fertilizer should be applied and what is the minimum cost?

Answer Options

A. 600 kg of X, 200 kg of Y, total cost 720000 Naira
Correct Answer B. 800/3 kg of X, 800/3 kg of Y, total cost 760000/3 Naira
C. 800\/3 kg of X, 400 kg of Y, total cost 800000\/3 Naira
D. 400 kg of X, 400 kg of Y, total cost 760000 Naira
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
800/3 kg of X, 800/3 kg of Y, total cost 760000/3 Naira

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This is Neco 2019 Agricultural Science Question 7. It is one of the objective questions from the 2019 Neco Agricultural Science examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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