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Author: Billingsley, Randy; Joehnk, Michael D.; Gitman, Lawrence J.
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 10, Problem 4FPE
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To discuss: The maximum amount of coverage provided by the insurance company and recompense the losses on the basis of cash value.
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