American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists (ARPAS) Practice Exam

To determine the price per ton of high moisture corn from the bushel price, it is essential to understand the conversion between bushels and tons. High moisture corn typically has a moisture content of around 25% to 30%, which affects its weight and overall price conversion.

A standard bushel of corn weighs approximately 56 pounds. To convert bushels to tons, knowing that there are 2,000 pounds in a ton is crucial. The conversion can be performed with the following calculation:

First, calculate the price per bushel:

Bushel price = $2.56.

Next, convert the weight of corn from bushels to tons:

- 1 bushel = 56 pounds

- 1 ton = 2000 pounds

- Therefore, 1 ton = 2000 lbs / 56 lbs/bushel = approximately 35.71 bushels.

Now, calculate the price per ton:

Price per ton = Price per bushel × Number of bushels in a ton

Price per ton = $2.56 × 35.71.

When performing this multiplication:

Price per ton = $91.42 (approximately).

This calculation shows that option B, which reflects the price per