From your calibration test, you determine that your backpack sprayer delivers .25 gallon of water to cover a 250 sq ft test area. How many ounces of product are needed to cover a 1000 sq ft area if the label recommends applying pesticide at a rate of 6 ounces of product per gallon?

To determine how many ounces of product are needed to cover a 1000 sq ft area based on the calibration test and the label recommendations, we start by understanding the calibration results. The sprayer delivers 0.25 gallons of water for a 250 sq ft area.

First, we can establish how much water is needed for a larger area of 1000 sq ft. Since 1000 sq ft is four times larger than 250 sq ft, we multiply the amount of water used by four:

0.25 gallons × 4 = 1 gallon

Next, according to the label, the pesticide should be applied at a rate of 6 ounces of product per gallon of water. Therefore, for the 1 gallon we calculated, you would need:

6 ounces of product × 1 gallon = 6 ounces of product

Now, it's important to reevaluate based on the options given. Considering the calculations, the methodology reveals a necessary understanding of how to scale the application rate based on both the area to be treated and the calibration results.

The conclusion confirms that 6 ounces is indeed the quantity required to treat 1000 sq ft with the given rate of application. However, the option selected does not match this calculation, indicating