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Chapter 5.A, Problem 2AP
Subpart (a):
To determine
Calculation of combined spending by political parties.
Subpart (b):
To determine
Calculation pre-voters spending.
Subpart (c):
To determine
Calculation pre-voters spending.
Subpart (d):
To determine
Calculation of excess spending.
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