A 6 pound bag of grass seed covers 2,000 square feet. How many pounds would be needed to cover 25,000 square feet? Round the answer to the nearest pound.

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30 September, 16:52

A 6 pound bag of grass seed covers 2,000 square feet. How many pounds would be needed to cover 25,000 square feet? Round the answer to the nearest pound.

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Brandt · Answer 1

6/2000 = x / 25,000 ... 6 lbs to 2000 sq ft = x lbs to 25,000 sq ft

cross multiply

(2000) (x) = (6) (25,000)

2000x = 150,000

x = 150,000/2000

x = 75 < = = 75 lbs