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Nursery Landscape Problem Solving Exam -- Georgia Agriculture Education Curric



Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

1. 

How much oil should be mixed with 2 gallons of gasoline to make a 16:1 gas to oil fuel mix for a 2 cycle engine?
a.
11 ounces
d.
1 pint
b.
1 quart
e.
2 gallons
c.
2 gallon
 

2. 

The sales manager of Timberline Nursery just called and said he would give you a 20% discount off the total order of Chinese Holly liners if you would order at least 7,000.  What would the 7000 liners cost you after subtracting the 20% discount?

Timberline Nursery Price List

Cost per 1000
500-3000
Cost per 1000
3001-5000
Cost per 1000
5001-7000
Ilex cornuta
$123
$115
$105
Ilex crenata
$144
$153
$166
Ilex vomitoria
$95
$110
$95
a.
$588
d.
$458
b.
$735
e.
$1007
c.
$715
 

3. 

You have a turf area that measures 417 feet by 417 feet that needs a pesticide applied.  The container says to mix 1 quart of pesticide in 10 gallons of water and apply 10 gallons to 1 acre.  How much total spray mix should you have in the sprayer to cover your turf area?
a.
5 quarts
d.
40 quarts
b.
2 gallon
e.
1 pint
c.
40 gallons
 

4. 

How many cuttings should you order to fill a growing area that is 1600 square feet with the flats and packs displayed?  One cutting will be planted in each cell.
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a.
28,459
d.
57,600
b.
35,892
e.
104,255
c.
48,368
 

5. 

What is the best description of what is being done in the photo displayed?
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a.
Insect monitoring
c.
Insect control
b.
Testing insect bait
d.
Testing insect repellant
 



 
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