Neco Model Questions Vol1 2019 Agricultural Science Question 13

Practice objective / multiple choice question 13 from the 2019 Neco Model Questions Vol1 Agricultural Science examination.

Neco Model Questions Vol1 2019 Agricultural Science Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 13 NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2019 • AGRICULTURAL_SCIENCE • objective

A 10‑hectare field of a cash crop is expected to yield 2,500 kg per hectare under normal conditions, and the market price is ₦200 per kilogram. If a fungal disease reduces the yield by 15% and no control is applied, calculate the revenue loss. A fungicide applied at 2 L per hectare costs ₦30 per litre and reduces the disease loss to 10% of the original loss. Should the farmer apply the fungicide? Show the net profit difference between the two options.

Answer Options

A. Yes, applying the fungicide increases profit by ₦800,000.
Correct Answer B. Yes, applying the fungicide increases profit by ₦674,400.
C. No, applying the fungicide would reduce profit by ₦50,000.
D. Yes, applying the fungicide increases profit by ₦600,000.
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
Yes, applying the fungicide increases profit by ₦674,400.

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This is Neco Model Questions Vol1 2019 Agricultural Science Question 13. It is one of the objective questions from the 2019 Neco Model Questions Vol1 Agricultural Science examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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