How many acres per minute will be treated from a swath width of 12 feet at 82.9 fpm?

To determine how many acres can be treated per minute with a swath width of 12 feet and a speed of 82.9 feet per minute, we can use the following formula:

1. First, calculate the area covered in square feet per minute by multiplying the swath width by the speed:

Area = Swath Width × Speed

Area = 12 feet × 82.9 feet per minute = 994.8 square feet per minute.

2. Since there are 43,560 square feet in an acre, we can convert square feet per minute to acres per minute:

Acres per minute = Area in square feet / 43,560

Acres per minute = 994.8 square feet per minute / 43,560 square feet per acre ≈ 0.0228 acres per minute.

Rounding this value gives approximately 0.023 acres per minute. This calculation aligns with the choice where the correct answer is identified. The chosen answer represents the correct conversion of square feet to acres and highlights the importance of understanding unit conversions in pest control applications.