A fertilizer bag had the following inscription 27:10:10. This means that it contained

A. 27kg of nitrogen, 10kg of phosphate, 10kg of potash
B. 27kg of phosphate, 10kg of potash, 10kg of nitrogen
C. 27kg of potash, 10kg of nitrogen, 10kg of phosphate
D. 27kg of sulphate, 10kg of potash, 10kg of phosphate

Correct Answer:

Option A – 27kg of nitrogen, 10kg of phosphate, 10kg of potash