A farmer wants to produce 2400 quintals of lentils using a new variety that yields 8 quintals per hectare. How many hectares of land are required?
Answer
300 hectares
The correct answer is 300 hectares — Thus, hectares are needed.
Step-by-step solution
- Divide the required total yield by the yield per hectare: .
- Thus, hectares are needed.
Common mistake: Not performing the division correctly
Concept tested: Area requirement for a given yield
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