Waec Model Questions Vol1 2021 Agricultural Science Question 36
Practice objective / multiple choice question 36 from the 2021 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Agricultural Science examination.
A fish pond covers an area of 2 ha and has an average depth of 1.5 m. The recommended stocking density is 5 kg of fish per 100 m³ of water. Fingerlings weigh 0.02 kg each. After six months the average weight of each fish becomes 0.5 kg. The feed conversion ratio (FCR) is 1.5 kg feed per kg of fish gain. Feed costs ₦150 per kg, the market price of fish is ₦250 per kg and other fixed costs amount to ₦20,000. The farmer wants a profit of at least ₦30,000. What is the minimum number of fingerlings that must be stocked to meet the profit target, assuming the pond capacity is not exceeded?
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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2021 Agricultural Science Question 36. It is one of the objective questions from the 2021 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Agricultural Science examination.
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