Mr Duckworth Owned 3/8 of a Store

question 103

Essay

Mr. Duckworth owned 3/8 of a store. He sold 2/3 of his interest in the store for $37 000. What was the value of Mr. Duckworth's share of the store?

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Sand-sized Grains

Particles of rock or mineral which fall within a specific size range, typically between 0.0625 and 2 millimeters, characteristic of sandstones.

Quartzite

A hard, non-foliated metamorphic rock which was originally pure quartz sandstone and transformed through heat and pressure.

Fractures

Breaks in rock or mineral formations where there has been no significant movement on either side.

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Refers to sedimentary rocks that have not undergone metamorphism and retain their original sedimentary characteristics.