A farmer owns 200 acres of land. He grows 144 acres of corn and 56 acres of soybeans.

On what percentage of land are soybeans grown?

? = 28%

? = 61%

? = 39%

? = 72%

To find the percentage of land on which soybeans are grown, we use the formula:

\[
\text{Percentage of land for soybeans} = \left( \frac{\text{Acres of soybeans}}{\text{Total acres of land}} \right) \times 100
\]

Given:
- Acres of soybeans = 56 acres
- Total acres of land = 200 acres

Now, substituting the values:

\[
\text{Percentage} = \left( \frac{56}{200} \right) \times 100 = 28\%
\]

So, **28%** of the land is used to grow soybeans.

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Here are 5 related questions:
1. What percentage of land is used to grow corn?
2. If the farmer wants to increase soybean planting by 10%, how many more acres should be allocated?
3. How many acres would be needed to have an equal percentage of land for both crops?
4. What is the ratio of corn to soybean acres planted?
5. If the farmer decreases the total land to 150 acres, what percentage of that land would soybeans occupy?

**Tip:** Percentages are often used to compare parts of a whole, and understanding the relationship between parts is key to many agricultural planning problems.

A farmer owns 200 acres of land. He grows 144 acres of corn and 56 acres of soybeans. On what percentage of land are soybeans grown? Options: 28%, 61%, 39%, 72%

Find out how to calculate the percentage of land used for soybean farming on a 200-acre farm where 56 acres are used for soybeans. This problem involves percentage calculations and understanding the ratio of parts to a whole. Ideal for students in Grades 6-8.

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