Neco Model Questions Vol1 2019 Agricultural Science Question 7

Practice objective / multiple choice question 7 from the 2019 Neco Model Questions Vol1 Agricultural Science examination.

Neco Model Questions Vol1 2019 Agricultural Science Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 7 NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2019 • AGRICULTURAL_SCIENCE • objective

To prepare a 2.5 ha field, a farmer can use either a hand hoe or a motorised tiller. The hand hoe prepares 0.2 ha per hour and labour costs ₦150 per hour. The tiller prepares 0.8 ha per hour, uses fuel costing ₦250 per hour and must be rented at ₦500 per day (8 h). Which option gives the lower total cost?

Answer Options

A. Both options cost the same
Correct Answer B. Motorised tiller
C. Hire a tractor
D. Hand hoe
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
Motorised tiller

About This Question

This is Neco Model Questions Vol1 2019 Agricultural Science Question 7. It is one of the objective questions from the 2019 Neco Model Questions Vol1 Agricultural Science examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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