On June 10, 2010 The Boston Globe reported that in the five years between 2006 and 2011 Boston firefighters received raises of 2%, 2.5%, 3%, 3.5%, 2.5%, and 1.5%. What was the firefighters' overall raise for the five year period?
On June 10, 2010 The Boston Globe reported that in the five years between 2006 and 2011 Boston firefighters received raises of 2%, 2.5%, 3%, 3.5%, 2.5%, and 1.5%. What was the firefighters' overall raise for the five year period?
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On June 10, 2010 The Boston Globe reported that in the five years between 2006 and 2011 Boston firefighters received raises of 2%, 2.5%, 3%, 3.5%, 2.5%, and 1.5%.
What was the firefighters' overall raise for the five year period?
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