Zoey has a herd of 20 angus cows. She needs to plan to feed her cows through the winter and spring (November 15-May 15). Each cow will need 15 pounds of hay and 5 pounds of feed each day. The hay cost is $50.00 for a roll that weigh 900 pounds, and the feed cost is $300.00 per ton. 1. How many days does she need to feed hay?
2. How much hay will she feed each day?
3. How much feed will she use each day?
4. How much hay does she need to get through the entire winter?
5. How much feed is needed to get through the entire winter?
6. What is the cost of feed for the winter?
7. What is the cost of Hay for the winter?
8. How much will Zoey spend for caring for her cows in the winter?
9. What alternatives can she consider to reduce the cost of caring for her cows in the winter?
10. If she is able to sell 15 calves at an average weight of 550 pounds for $1.20 per pound, what will her profit be?