If a label states you must mix 1/2 gallon of formulation in 50 gallons of water, how many quarts are needed for a 250-gallon tank?

To determine the quantity of formulation needed for a 250-gallon tank, begin by recognizing the mixing ratio provided on the label. The label indicates that 1/2 gallon of the formulation should be mixed with 50 gallons of water.

First, calculate how many times 50 gallons fits into 250 gallons:

250 gallons / 50 gallons = 5

This tells you that you need to multiply the quantity of formulation by 5, since you are preparing five times the volume indicated on the label.

Next, since the label requires 1/2 gallon for each 50 gallons, you would multiply 1/2 gallon by 5 to find the total amount of formulation required for 250 gallons:

1/2 gallon * 5 = 2.5 gallons.

Now, convert gallons to quarts. There are 4 quarts in a gallon, so you multiply 2.5 gallons by 4 to convert it to quarts:

2.5 gallons * 4 quarts/gallon = 10 quarts.

Thus, the correct amount of formulation required for a 250-gallon tank is 10 quarts. This illustrates the relationship between the labeled mixing instructions and the volume needed for the desired tank size.