How much fungicide formulation is needed for 6 acres of fruit when applying 2 pounds of 50 WP per 100 gallons of spray?

To determine how much fungicide formulation is needed for 6 acres, we first need to understand the application rate and the area being treated.

The application rate specified is 2 pounds of a 50 Wettable Powder (WP) formulation per 100 gallons of spray. This rate will help us assess how much is necessary for the entire 6 acres.

Next, it's important to know how many gallons of spray are typically used per acre. While this can vary based on specific practices and crop needs, a common figure used in agricultural applications is around 100 gallons per acre. This means for 6 acres, you would require:

6 acres × 100 gallons/acre = 600 gallons of spray.

Now, we apply the specified rate of fungicide. Since we will be applying 2 pounds of the fungicide for every 100 gallons, we can calculate the total amount needed for 600 gallons:

600 gallons ÷ 100 gallons = 6 (the number of 100 gallon units in 600 gallons).

Since each of these units requires 2 pounds of formulation, the total amount of fungicide is:

6 units × 2 pounds/unit = 12 pounds.

This calculation suggests 12 pounds, but let's address the total amount