How many acres per minute (apm) are being treated if the applicator's speed is 195 fpm and its swath width is 16 ft?

To determine the acres treated per minute, first, it's essential to understand the relationship between speed, swath width, and area coverage. The formula for calculating acres per minute (apm) involves the applicator's speed and the swath width.

1. Convert speed from feet per minute (fpm) to acres per minute (apm):

• The speed of the applicator is given as 195 feet per minute.

• The swath width is given as 16 feet.

2. Calculate the area covered per minute:

• The area covered in square feet per minute can be calculated by multiplying the speed by the swath width:

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\text{Area} = \text{Speed} \times \text{Swath Width} = 195 \text{ fpm} \times 16 \text{ ft} = 3120 \text{ sq ft/min}

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3. Convert square feet to acres:

• There are 43,560 square feet in one acre, so to convert square feet per minute to acres per minute, you divide the area in square feet by the number of square feet per acre:

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