Balancing Rations Using Pearson Square

Johnny wants to make a 1250 pounds of a 16% protein ration using corn and soybean meal. How many lbs of Corn do you need?

Johnny wants to make a 1250 pounds of a 16% protein ration using corn and soybean meal. How many lbs of Soybean Meal do you need?

Billy Bob plans to mix a 100 pound pig ration that is 17% Protein. He plans to use soybean meal and oats. How many lbs of Soybean Meal does he need?

Billy Bob plans to mix a 100 pound pig ration that is 17% Protein. He plans to use soybean meal and oats. How many lbs of Oats does he need to mix?

Sam wants to make 900 lbs of a 21% protein ration using alfalfa hay and protein pellets. How many lbs of alfalfa hay does he need to ration?

Sam wants to make 900 lbs of a 21% protein ration using alfalfa hay and protein pellets. How many lbs of protein pellets does he need to ration?

Sarah is making a 200 pound ration for her herd of 4 steers. She needs a 23% protein and is using Bermudagrass and protein pellets. How many pounds of Bermudagrass does she need????

Sarah is making a 200 pound ration for her herd of 4 steers. She needs a 23% protein and is using Bermudagrass and protein pellets. How many pounds of protein pellets does she need????

Jay wants to make one ton of a ration that is 10% protein. He only wants to use barley for the ration. However, he would like to add molasses to make it more appealing to the horses. How many lbs of Molasses does he need?

Jay wants to make one ton of a ration that is 10% protein. He only wants to use barley for the ration. However, he would like to add molasses to make it more appealing to the horses. How many lbs of Barley does he need?