AP BIOLOGY

PLANTS

PLANT REPRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A 20 lb bag of fertilizer has an analysis of 15-10-20. How many pounds of phosphorus does it contain?
A
2
B
4
C
3
D
1
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It contains equal amounts of nitrogen (20%), phosphorous (20%) and potassium (20%) to provide a balanced formula for your vegetable plants. The nitrogen helps to promote vegetative growth, while the phosphorous and potassium stimulate a solid root system for your plants.

Detailed explanation-2: -To calculate the pounds of nitrogen in a bag of fertilizer, multiply the weight of the bag by the percent nitrogen (this is the first number in the N-P-K designation on the front of the bag). This will tell you the pounds of nitrogen in the bag.

Detailed explanation-3: -Calculation A Amount of fertiliser kg/ha = kg/ha nutrient ÷ % nutrient in fertiliser x 100. Example: You need 20 units (kg) /ha of phosphorus (P) and you plan to use single superphosphate with 8.8% P.

Detailed explanation-4: -How many lbs of P2O5 are in the bag? 50 lbs fertilizer × 0.10 = 5 lbs P2O5 3.

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