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A museum has a 1/2 ounce piece of a precious metal. When the museum first received the piece, it had a value of $90. Its value has since decreased by 20%. What is the current value per whole ounce of the piece of metal?

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$72.00


$144.00


$36.00


$180.00

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A.72.00

20% of 90 is 18 so 90 - 18 = 72 or A
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