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       A vendor addresses a meeting, "If you buy our system it will pay for
       itself in three   years."   Dilbert turns to the vendor and asks,
       "Approximately how much does it cost?"   The vendor responds, "It's
       hard to say. It depends on many factors."   Dilbert says, "Fine. Just
       tell me how much money it will save annually."   The vendor replies,
       "You'll save $10,000 per year."   Dilbert says, "Well then, if it pays
       for itself in three years, it must cost about   $30,000"   Dilbert
       continues, "That was a little trick I call "math."   Dilbert
       continues, "Oops. Now I'm not emotionally invested." Asok pats Dilbert
         on the back and says, "Your vendor tauntage is quite excellent
       today."
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