If a weed control recommendation specifies 2 quarts of product per acre and the tank can apply 12 gallons per acre, how many quarts should be added to a 1,000-gallon tank?

To determine how many quarts of product should be added to a 1,000-gallon tank when applying 2 quarts of the product per acre with a tank application rate of 12 gallons per acre, the calculation involves a few steps.

First, find out how many acres can be treated with a 1,000-gallon tank. Since the tank applies 12 gallons per acre, you can divide the total volume of the tank by the application rate:

1,000 gallons ÷ 12 gallons per acre = approximately 83.33 acres.

Next, since the recommendation is to apply 2 quarts of product per acre, you can calculate the total amount of product needed for the entire area:

83.33 acres × 2 quarts per acre = 166.67 quarts.

This demonstrates that to effectively manage the weed control application for the area that can be treated with the 1,000-gallon tank, you would need to add 166.67 quarts of the product.

Understanding this calculation is crucial for ensuring that the right amount of herbicide is applied, which is vital not only for effective weed control but also for regulatory compliance and minimizing environmental impact.