EBK FOCUS ON PERSONAL FINANCE
6th Edition
ISBN: 9781260140965
Author: Kapoor
Publisher: MCGRAW HILL BOOK COMPANY
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Chapter 13, Problem 6P
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To determine: Management fee.
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