SOLUTION: Six pounds of grass seed covers 150 square feet. My lawn is 200 square feet. How much do I need

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Question 431556: Six pounds of grass seed covers 150 square feet. My lawn is 200 square feet. How much do I need
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x = amount (pounds) needed
then
6/150 = x/200
cross multiplying
150x = 1200
x = 1200/150
x = 8 pounds