3 tons of compost cost $3,600.00. What is the price per pound?

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3 tons of compost cost $3,600.00. What is the price per pound?

1 ton = 2000 pounds, so 3 tons is:
3 * 2000 = 6000 pounds

Price per pound = Cost / Total pounds
Price per pound = 3600 / 6000
Price per pound = $0.60 per pound