Waec Model Questions Vol1 2018 Agricultural Science Question 40

Practice objective / multiple choice question 40 from the 2018 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Agricultural Science examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2018 Agricultural Science Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 40 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2018 • AGRICULTURAL_SCIENCE • objective

A herd of 200 cattle is at risk of foot‑and‑mouth disease (FMD). The basic reproduction number (R₀) for FMD in this herd is estimated at 2.5. To achieve herd immunity, the proportion p of immune animals must satisfy p > 1 - 1/R₀. The available vaccine is 80 % effective, meaning only 80 % of vaccinated animals become immune. What is the minimum number of cattle that must be vaccinated to obtain herd immunity?

Answer Options

A. 100
B. 125
Correct Answer C. 150
D. 180
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
150

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2018 Agricultural Science Question 40. It is one of the objective questions from the 2018 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Agricultural Science examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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