SOLUTION: A patch of measuring 6 feet by 6 feet requires 2 ounces of fertilizer. How many pounds should be used on a lawn that measures 30 feet by 75 feet?

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Question 279961: A patch of measuring 6 feet by 6 feet requires 2 ounces of fertilizer. How many pounds should be used on a lawn that measures 30 feet by 75 feet?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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6%2A6+=+36 ft2
30%2A75+=+2250
2250%2F36+=+62.5
This is the factor to multiply 2 ounces by
2%2A62.5+=+125 ounces needed
To find pounds of fertilizer needed, divide by 16
125%2F16+=+7.8125 pounds
7 pounds and 13 ounces are needed