Waec Model Questions Vol1 2018 Agricultural Science Question 35

Practice objective / multiple choice question 35 from the 2018 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Agricultural Science examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2018 Agricultural Science Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 35 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2018 • AGRICULTURAL_SCIENCE • objective

During a scouting of a 5‑hectare maize field, a farmer samples 20 plants per hectare and finds an average of 0.8 Fall Armyworm larvae per plant. The economic injury level (EIL) for this pest is 0.5 larvae per plant. The recommended pesticide dosage is 1.5 L ha⁻¹ at a cost of ₦250 per litre. Should the farmer apply the pesticide, and if so, what will be the total cost of the pesticide for the whole field?

Answer Options

A. Yes, ₦2000
B. No, ₦0
C. Yes, ₦1750
Correct Answer D. Yes, ₦1875
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
Yes, ₦1875

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2018 Agricultural Science Question 35. It is one of the objective questions from the 2018 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Agricultural Science examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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