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Read each question carefully. DO NOT round off intermediate values. Give answers in
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This is a group quiz with up to at most 3 members. However, it js NOT an open notes quiz.
Communicating with other grouos is also disallowed.
The use of electronic devices except for your calculator is not allowed,
This long quiz is good for 60 mjnutes. Good luckl

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