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Chapter 20, Problem 7PA
Subpart (a):
To determine
The difference between the in-kind transfers and making it cash transfers.
Subpart (b):
To determine
The difference between the in-kind transfers and making it cash transfers.
Subpart (c):
To determine
The difference between the in-kind transfers and making it cash transfers.
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