Ammonium Nitrate Cost

Start by calculating the cost of nitrogen per pound for ammonium nitrate.

35% is equivalent to 0.35, and a ton is equivalent to 2000 lb. Therefore, ammonium nitrate contains 0.35 N and costs $550 per 2000 lb.

Multiply 0.35 N by 2000 lb to get the total amount of nitrogen in pounds: 700 lb of N.

Divide $550 (the cost per 2000 lb) by 700 lb to get the cost of nitrogen per pound: $0.79 per lb of N.

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An animation helping us calculate the cost of nitrogen per pound. — Animated illustration helping us calculate the cost of nitrogen per pound for ammonium nitrate. Ammonium nitrate contains 35% N and costs $550 per ton.

An animation that continues helping us calculate the cost of nitrogen per pound. — Animated illustration continuing the equation from the last step, 0.35N x 2000 pounds = 700 pounds of N

An animation finishing the calculation for the cost of nitrogen per pound. — Animated illustration continuing the equation from the last step, $550/700 lb of N = $0.79 / lb of N.