Question

A particular breed of arecanut tree gives 7 kilograms of nuts a year on average after drying, according to agriculture experts. Mathachen planted 150 such arecanut trees How many kilograms can he expect to get a year?

Answer 1

Average mass of nuts produced by an arecanut tree in a year = 7 kg

Total number of arecanut trees planted = 150

Average mass of nuts produced =

∴ Total mass of nuts = Average mass of nuts produced ´ Total number of trees

= 7 kg ´ 150

= 1050 kg