Question

If 9 pounds of fertilizer covers 36 square feet of lawn, how many pounds of fertilizer is needed for 210 square feet? Round your answer to one decimal places.

Answer 1

9 pounds of fertilizer covers 36 square feet

x pounds of fertilizer covers 210 square feet

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x = (210*9)/36

x = 1890/36

x = 52,5

The answer is: 52,5 pounds of fertilizer is needed for 210 square feet of lawn.