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MichMan

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27. "Almost a 20% increase"

Reply to Aviation Pro (Reply #25)

Tue Mar 3, 2026, 10:19 AM

22 hrs ago

You better check your math.

$2.49 to $2.67 is just a hair over 7%, not "almost 20%"

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"Almost a 20% increase" MichMan 22 hrs ago #27

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