How much pesticide is required if the rate is set at 8 ounces per 1,000 square feet for a total area of 2,500 square feet?

To determine the amount of pesticide required, you start by calculating how many times the rate applies to the area you need to treat. The rate specified is 8 ounces per 1,000 square feet.

First, you need to find out how many 1,000 square feet units are in the total area of 2,500 square feet. You do this by dividing 2,500 by 1,000:

2,500 square feet / 1,000 square feet = 2.5

This indicates that the area of 2,500 square feet is equivalent to 2.5 times the unit of 1,000 square feet. Since the application rate is 8 ounces for each unit of 1,000 square feet, you then multiply the number of units (2.5) by the amount of pesticide per unit (8 ounces):

2.5 × 8 ounces = 20 ounces

Thus, the correct amount of pesticide required for a total area of 2,500 square feet is 20 ounces.