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The gades foundation and hbm corporation are eager to donate generously to their favorite charities. the gades foundation donated $250 in the first month, and each month afterward their cumulative donation total increases by 100$ the hbm corporation donated $64, in the first month, and each month afterward their cumulative donation total increases by 75%. in which month will the hbm corporation's cumulative donation total first exceed the gades foundations' cumulative donation total?

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Glenda makes an online purchase for picture frames for $12.95 each and formats of $5.89 each the site says it taxes paid by the customer or 6.5% of the total purchase price shipping charges are based on the