A fertilizer manufacturer has a new fertilizer it is testing to improve the corn yield per acre (see data table). The experiment was performed with equal area, water, corn type, and starting soil conditions for one growing season. Group A was subjected to the new fertilizer and Group B was not provided any fertilizer.
You are a farmer with 200 acres of land. The new fertilizer costs $0.25 per kilogram. What would be the minimum total fertilizer cost for you to ensure a yield of 24 bushels per acre?
A) $200
B) $300
C) $400
D) $600