Question

A landscaper uses 7/8 pound of grass seed for each acre he seeds he has 12 pound of seed available. Determine how many whole acres can be planted with available seed

Answer 1

proportionality table

7/8pound of grass seed 12pound of grass seed

1 acre (12*1)/(7/8)= (12*8)/7=13,714..

Determine how many whole acres can be planted with available seed =

13 acres