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document.write( "The rectangles are:  12 by 2   and   8 by 3.\r\n" );
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document.write( "If you know the multiplication table and are trained to quickly multiply numbers in your head MENTALLY,\r\n" );
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document.write( "you will be able to solve the problem and to get the answer in 4 (four) seconds.\r\n" );
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document.write( "    The unit for area is a  \" cm^2 \"  - - - not a \" cm \".\r\n" );
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