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MACHINE, SHOP, AND DRAFT PROBLEMS 102 



Shop Problems 102 



Problems with the Lever 103 



General Problems 105 



BUSINESS PROBLEMS 106 



Borrowing Money from Individuals 106 



Interest . . . 106 



Using the Bank 107 



Checks 107 



Certified Checks 108 



Borrowing from Banks 108 



The Six Per Cent Method of Finding Interest .... 110 



The Day Method of Finding Interest Ill 



Discounting Notes 113 



Paying Cash for Goods 114 



State and Local Taxes 115 



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TABLES OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES , 118 



