WAEC Agricultural Science 2023 Objective — Question 40
Question 40 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Agricultural Science 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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In a poultry farm, 2,000 birds were laying an average of 1,680 eggs per day. What is the percentage of birds that did not lay eggs? A.
- A. 16%Correct
- B. 19%
- C. 46%
- D. 84%
Explanation
Generally, birds lay one egg per day. So, if 1,680 eggs are obtained per day and there are 2,000 birds, it means 1,680 birds are laying while the rest are not. Number of birds not laying = 2,000-1,680=320. % not laying = 320/2000 x100% = 16%.
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