Question 9

(a) State the law of diminishing returns as it applies to agricultural production. [2 marks] Study the table below and use it to answer questions (b) and (c).

Size of farm (ha)

Qty of fertilizer used (bags) Yield of maize (bags) Change of Qty of fertilizer

Change in yield of maize (bags)

2 0 8 - -
2 8 24 - -
2 12 48 - -
2 26 80 - -
2 20 120 - -
2 24 150 - -
2 28 170 - -
2 32 180 - -
2 34 180 - -
2 36 170 - -

 

(b) Complete the table above. (c) Draw a graph from the provided data and use it to explain the law of diminishing returns

 

Theory

Question details

Exam body
WAEC
Subject
Agricultural Science
Year
2000
Question no.
#9
Type
Theory

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