Urea Cost

The cost of nitrogen per pound in ammonium nitrate is $0.79. Now let's calculate the cost of nitrogen per pound for urea:

  1. 46.7% is equivalent to 0.467, and a ton is equivalent to 2000 lb. Therefore, urea contains 0.467 N and costs $630 per 2000 lb.
  2. Multiply 0.467 N by 2000 lb to get the total amount of nitrogen in pounds: 934 lb of N.
  3. Divide $630 (the cost per 2000 lb) by 934 lb to get the cost of nitrogen per pound: $0.67 per lb of N.
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Animated illustration continuing the equation from the last step, 0.467N x 2000lb = 934 lb of N - Urea.
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TAnimated illustration continuing the equation from the last step, $630/934 lb of N = $0.67 / lb of N.

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