Math 93:  One of the most famous incidents in Oscar's history occurred in 2000 when 55 statuettes disappeared en route to California. The reward offered for the 55 missing statues was set at $50,000. Junk dealer Willie Fulgear received the award after he found the Oscars next to a trash dumpster  Each statuette has a basic value of $330. However, the reward for the 55 Oscars missing in 2000 was $50,000. How much more was each statuette valued by the reward?
 

Answer

Approximately $579 each.

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