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A 1965 U.S. half dollar contains 2/5 ounce of silver. How many ounces of silver do 100 of those coins contain?

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40 ounces of silver in 100 half dollars
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40 ounces of silver

1 = 2/5
100 = 40

100 x 2/5 = 40
(100 x 0.4 = 40)
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