SOLUTION: it took 40 lb. to reseed 5,000 yd squared....... how many yd squared could be reseeded with 225 lb.?

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Question 938618: it took 40 lb. to reseed 5,000 yd squared....... how many yd squared could be reseeded with 225 lb.?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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it took 40 lb. to reseed 5,000 yd squared....... how many yd squared could be reseeded with 225 lb.?
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Use a proportion::
area/wt = area/wt
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area/225 = 5000/40
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area = 225(5000/40) = 225(125) = 28,125 sq yd
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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