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kabacha
on Aug 27, 2018
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I think OP meant that they want three 8s in the number. If it costs 5000 dropping to 4888 is a small loss but dropping to 3888 is too much, so is raising to 5888.
belorn
on Aug 27, 2018
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Wouldn't it be easier to just go to 5088? about as small change as going to 4888.
rejschaap
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They decided the extra 8 is worth more than eliminating the 4. Contrary to popular belief, this is not a hard science.
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