EBK FINITE MATHEMATICS FOR THE MANAGERI
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West Virginia has one of the highest divorce rates in the nation, with an annual rate of approximately 5 divorces per 1000 people (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website, January 12, 2012). The Marital Counseling Center, Inc. (MCC) thinks that the high divorce rate in the state may require them to hire additional staff.
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EBK FINITE MATHEMATICS FOR THE MANAGERI
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