A 34% efficient nuclear power plant outputs 1000MW per year. Calculate how much money is needed to buy fuel for the lifetime of the plant, 30 years. The fuel contains 7% of uranium, and 0.003g is lost when 235g of pure uranium is consumed. The plant operates 365 days per year. The price of the fuel is US$1000/metric ton.

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