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document.write( "Use the shortcut, abc/(ab + ac + bc)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "= 4*6*2/(4*6 + 4*2 + 6*2)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "= 48/(24 + 8 + 12)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "= 48/44<BR>\n" );
document.write( "= 12/11 days<BR>\n" );
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