5 bags of fertilizer are enough for 16 plants. How many bags are needed for 40 plants if the rate stays constant?
To determine how many bags are needed for 40 plants, we can use a proportion.
Given: 5 bags of fertilizer are enough for 16 plants.
Let's set up a proportion where is the total amount of fertilizer for 40 plants:
Then solve for :
Click "Show Answer" to reveal the answer and analysis
Access thousands of practice questions with detailed explanations on Scholardog.