How many grams of ammonium nitrate (NH4NO3) would you need to produce 1 kg of fertilizer that is 10% N?

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 For the following problem you should describe in complete sentences the steps you
would take to solve the problem and indicate what information you obtain in each step. You do
not need to find a numerical answer. You might want to use dimensional analysis to show that
your answer has the correct units. Each year in the spring rhododendrons should be fertilized. The recommended fertilizer is described as 10-8-6, which means 10% N, 8% P2O5 and 6% K2O by mass. How many grams of
ammonium nitrate (NH4NO3) would you need to produce 1 kg of fertilizer that is 10% N? You do
not need to consider the other compounds that are necessary to provide phosphorous and
potassium.  

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