A farmer planted 5000 grains of maize and harvested 5000 cobs, each bearing 500 grains.

MATHEMATICS
JAMB 2004

A farmer planted 5000 grains of maize and harvested 5000 cobs, each bearing 500 grains. What is the ratio of the number of grains sowed to the number harvested?

  • A. 1 : 250 000
  • B. 1 : 25 000
  • C. 1 : 500
  • D. 1 : 5 000

Correct Answer: C. 1 : 500



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