Question

A farmer has two fields. On Field 1, he uses 5 lb of pesticides. On Field 2, he uses pesticides reciprocal to that used on Field 1. Find how much pesticides he uses on Field 2.

• A. $\frac{1}{5}$ lb
• B. $\frac{1}{4}$ lb
• C. $\frac{1}{3}$ lb
• D. $\frac{1}{2}$ lb

Answer 1

The correct option is A $\frac{1}{5}$ lb

The farmer uses 5 lb of pesticides on Field 1.

He uses pesticides reciprocal to that quantity on Field 2.

Hence, he uses $\frac{1}{5}$ lb of pesticides on the Field 2.