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document.write( "C(n) = 1.8 + 0.10(8n)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "C(4.5) = 1.8 + 0.10(8*4.5)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "C(4.5) = 1.8 + 3.6 = $5.40<BR>\n" );
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