If the label rate is 5 ounces per 1000 square feet and you apply at 3 gallons per 1000 square feet, how many ounces should be added per gallon of spray mix?

If the label rate is 5 ounces per 1000 square feet and you apply at 3 gallons per 1000 square feet, how many ounces should be added per gallon of spray mix?

• A. 1.5 ounces
• B. 1.67 ounces
• C. 2 ounces
• D. 2.5 ounces

Answer: (B)

When you have a label that says a certain number of ounces per a given area, and you’re applying a certain number of gallons per that same area, you divide the total ounces by the number of gallons to find ounces per gallon. Here, 5 ounces are required per 1000 square feet, and you’re applying at 3 gallons per 1000 square feet. So per gallon, you use 5 divided by 3, which equals about 1.666..., rounding to 1.67 ounces per gallon.

When you have a label that says a certain number of ounces per a given area, and you’re applying a certain number of gallons per that same area, you divide the total ounces by the number of gallons to find ounces per gallon.

Here, 5 ounces are required per 1000 square feet, and you’re applying at 3 gallons per 1000 square feet. So per gallon, you use 5 divided by 3, which equals about 1.666..., rounding to 1.67 ounces per gallon.