A farmer has planted 75 acres of dryland wheat. He anticipates a yield of 60 bushels per acre and for each 6 bushels he hopes to be paid $ 8. Use dimensional analysis to find his total anticipated earnings.

Question

A farmer has planted  75 acres of dryland wheat.  He anticipates a yield of 60  bushels per acre and for each   6 bushels he hopes to be paid $ 8. Use dimensional analysis to find his total anticipated earnings.

dumbcow · Answer

6 bushels = $8  --> 1 bushel = $8/6 = $1.33

total bushels = 75*60 = 4500

total earnings = 4500*$1.33 = $6000