Science Literacy Use the Following Graph from the Farming Systems

question 23

Multiple Choice

Science Literacy Use the following graph from the Farming Systems Trial (FST) research study conducted by the Rodale Institute to answer the following questions.
-How much more profit could a farmer expect to make per acre per year if she used the organic farming method instead of the conventional farming method?

• A)$558
• B)$190
• C)$748
• D)$368
• E)$465

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