Question

1. chris is sowing a large field with alfalfa. each acre requires 12.4 pounds of alfalfa seed. how many pounds of alfalfa will chris use if she sows 7 acres?

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the rate per acre

Each acre requires 12.4 pounds of alfalfa seed.

Step2: Calculate total seed for 7 acres

Multiply the rate per acre by the number of acres: $12.4 \times 7$
Calculate the product: $12.4 \times 7 = 86.8$

Answer:

86.8 pounds