Pearson Square Method Worksheet

A Grade 10 Math worksheet covering the Pearson Square method for calculating feed mix ratios, including multiple choice, fill-in-the-blanks, and short answer questions.

Grade 10 Math AlgebraPearson Square Method

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Multiple ChoiceFill in the BlanksShort AnswerTrue / False

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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSA.CED.A.1CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSA.CED.A.2

Topics

Pearson SquareAlgebraFeed MixRatiosProportions

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Pearson Square Method Worksheet

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Show all your work for short answer questions.

1. The Pearson Square method is primarily used for calculating:

Ingredient costs

Feed mix ratios

Animal growth rates

Water consumption

2. When using the Pearson Square, the desired nutrient percentage is placed:

At the top right corner

In the center of the square

At the bottom left corner

Outside the square

3. The Pearson Square method is a useful tool for balancing nutrient levels in .

4. To use the Pearson Square, you need the nutrient percentages of at least ingredients.

5. The differences calculated in the Pearson Square represent the of each ingredient needed.

6. A farmer needs to create a feed mix with 20% protein. They have corn (9% protein) and soybean meal (45% protein). Use the Pearson Square method to determine the ratio of corn to soybean meal needed.

7. Explain one advantage and one disadvantage of using the Pearson Square method for feed formulation.

8. The Pearson Square method can only be used with two ingredients.

True

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