Answer
Find out the how much fertilizer will Timothy need for two fields, one that is 22.5 acres and one that is 38.25 acres .
To proof
As given
Timothy is putting fertilizer on a field after planting some crops.
The directions on the barrel state to use 0.75 quarts for each acre of land.
Timothy need for two fields, one that is 22.5 acres and one that is 38.25 acres
First case
Fertilizer used for the 22.5 acres field = 22.5× 0.75
= 16.875 quarts
Second case
Fertilizer used for the 38.25 acres field = 38.25× 0.75
= 28.6875 quarts
Total fertilizer used in two field = 16.875 quarts + 28.6875 quarts
= 45.5625
= 45.563 quarts ( approx )
Hence proved
