Neco Model Questions Vol1 2022 Agricultural Science Question 14

Practice objective / multiple choice question 14 from the 2022 Neco Model Questions Vol1 Agricultural Science examination.

Neco Model Questions Vol1 2022 Agricultural Science Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 14 NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2022 • AGRICULTURAL_SCIENCE • objective

A wheat field of \(10\) ha normally yields \(3{,}000\) kg ha\(^{-1}\). A fungal disease affects \(40\)% of the field and reduces the yield in the infected area by \(15\)%. The market price of wheat is ₦\(150\) per kg. Fungicide costs ₦\(12{,}000\) per ha and, when applied to the whole field, eliminates any yield loss. Should the farmer apply the fungicide to the entire field? Show the net profit with and without treatment and state the decision.

Answer Options

A. Yes, net profit ₦4,500,000 (higher than ₦4,350,000 without treatment)
Correct Answer B. Yes, net profit ₦4,380,000 (higher than ₦4,230,000 without treatment)
C. No, net profit ₦4,350,000 (lower than ₦4,380,000 without treatment)
D. Yes, net profit ₦4,250,000 (higher than ₦4,100,000 without treatment)
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
Yes, net profit ₦4,380,000 (higher than ₦4,230,000 without treatment)

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This is Neco Model Questions Vol1 2022 Agricultural Science Question 14. It is one of the objective questions from the 2022 Neco Model Questions Vol1 Agricultural Science examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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