Question 11009 of 406 · Illinois Pesticide Applicator General Standards Exam
A nozzle delivers 0.5 gallons per minute at 4 mph with 20-inch spacing. What is the rate in gallons per acre? (GPA = GPM x 5,940 / (mph x spacing in inches))
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Correct answer to question 11009
- C: about 37.1 GPA
Explanation
GPA = 0.5 x 5,940 / (4 x 20) = 2,970 / 80 = 37.1. Using 5 mph by mistake gives 29.7.
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