A planting bed contains 0.75 tons of soil. A landscaper will apply fertilizer to the bed. The directions say to apply 1 ounce of fertilizer for every 100 pounds of soil.

Question

How many ounces of fertilizer should the landscaper apply?

Answer 1

ton = 2000 lbs

.75 ton = 1500 lbs

Take it from there.

Answer 2

so 15 oz

Answer 3

right!

Answer 4

thanks for your help

Answer 5

15 oz