4.3

Steven Z. Kaller

Accounting - Los Angeles Valley College

4.3
Quality
2.3
Difficulty
92%
Would Retake
86
Reviews
4.3
Quality
2.3
Difficulty
4.3
Helpful
4.3
Clarity

92%

Would Retake

86

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Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

First week or so started great, but it was all downhill from there

ACCT011 - 2.0 rating

Kaller's lectures are fun

ACCTG018 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

66%

Textbook Required

40%

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Based on 53 grades
Most common grades:
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A+ (6)
Grade Distribution
A(49)B(3)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(0)
Based on 60 reported grades
A: 43
Not sure yet: 7
A+: 6
B: 3
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Participation matters (25)
Group projects (23)
Amazing lectures (18)
Respected (14)
Gives good feedback (14)
Caring (13)
Hilarious (11)
Inspirational (11)
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Reviews (86)
3.0
1.0
ACCT
May 31, 2006

Very interested in current affairs.. But overall easy class... :)

4.0
1.0
ACCTG020
Jun 8, 2006

Very nice teacher. Easy class.

1.0
5.0
ACCT011
Jan 9, 2007

worst professor ever. you won't learn anything from him. don't waste your time.

1.0
3.0
ACCT11
Jan 16, 2007

Wow, he is soooo bad. Worst in Valley College.

3.0
1.0
ACCT201
May 30, 2007

Mr. Kaller is a very laid back, cool guy. He doesn't care if you come to class or not and you get to use book, notes, and work with people on the tests. He talks about real life issues and I would recommend him to anyone wanting to take this class.

3.0
1.0
ACCTG011
Dec 19, 2011

Be prepared to teach yourself out of the book. He doesn't check the homework. He gives only two exams and the final isn't cummulative. Exams are open book, open notes, and with a partner or two. You can get away with learning nothing but still get an A in the class. He talks about current events for the first hour of each class.

5.0
2.0
ACCTG3008
Dec 31, 2012

Wonderful Professor!

1.0
3.0
COST3008
Oct 1, 2013

Awful. Talked all about his political views. Didn't learn anything from this man. Poor show Valley College.

1.0
3.0
3008
Feb 27, 2014

Useless professor. Does not lecture on the material. He will waste your time venting his political views. You will not learn anything from this guy. Plan on self study by reading the book and doing the homework on your own. If you're here to learn, don't waste your time with this guy.

5.0
2.0
ACC101
Feb 17, 2015

Fantastic teacher, one of the best I have taken at LAVC. I will say he doesnt teach directly off the book. So if your ONLY loking for lecture material for books and tests, not on accounting as a practice, business operations of ac and experience in accounting this class isnt for you. He is funny, good lecturer. Study book and HW, not lecture notes.

5.0
1.0
COST126
Grade: A
Mar 10, 2015

He is one of the best in LAVC.

4.0
2.0
ACC18
May 27, 2016
Would take again

Great instructor!!!.

5.0
1.0
ACC18
May 27, 2016
Would take again

Excellent teacher, very clear in his lectures and assignments.. I would recommend this instructor to anyone who plan to take his classes.

5.0
1.0
ACC18
Jun 7, 2016
Would take again

This instructor is very clear in his lectures, very humble, and understanding teacher. The best LAVC could ever offer. Great personality!!.

5.0
3.0
ACC18
Grade: A
Jun 21, 2016
Would take again

This instructor is very funny, which makes you relaxed and able to understand better. I would take his class again and recommend him to all.

4.0
3.0
ACC18
Jun 22, 2016
Would take again

Professor Kaller cares about his students and always want to make sure everyone is on the same page. If a question is asked, he explained to the fullest and always make sure you understand before he moves on.

5.0
3.0
ACC18
Grade: A
Jun 25, 2016
Would take again

He is very informative and provide additional material when necessary. Definitely one of the best at LAVC!.

4.0
3.0
ACCTG018
Jun 25, 2016
Would take again

Prof. Kaller wants his students to succeed and make sure that everyone understand before going to the next chapter.

4.0
3.0
ACC101
Grade: A
Jul 30, 2017
Would take again

Professor Kaller, is one of a kind! Took him for a 5 week summer session and it was a fun class with a lot of participation. The book is required for homework and exams. Exams were semi tough but he does allow open notes and book for additional help. I say he's a fair grader, take him if you can.

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ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
2.0
3.0
ACC2
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2017
Wouldn't take again

If you want to learn accounting, do yourself a favor and take someone else. He does not teach. never used the book so do not buy. Be prepared to teach yourself. Cheeg explains solutions much better.

1.0
3.0
ACCT011
Grade: B
Jan 13, 2018
Wouldn't take again

His lectures consisted of his political views and personal troubles. Didnt learn anything cost accounting related from him and I had to learn the material by myself. Unfortunately the grading was based on the midterm and final only, which by the way were not easy.

GRADED BY FEW THINGS
2.0
2.0
ACCT011
Grade: A
Mar 9, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Lectures consist of talking about current events/political views as if it were some late night talk show. First week or so started great, but it was all downhill from there. There's "hw" and a midterm/final that you take with a partner?! Falls behind schedule. Not sure how Valley approves, but this guy committed perjury (False credentials!) Search!

GRADED BY FEW THINGS
4.0
3.0
ACCTG011
Dec 11, 2018
Would take again

Appreciated how he used current events and situations to illustrate their impact on costing managerial accounting. Encourage the class to be involved.

Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
1.0
ACCT011
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2018
Would take again

He is the best Professor ever that I have ever have. Very caring professor.

Hilarious
Caring
5.0
5.0
ACCT011
Grade: A
Jan 1, 2019
Would take again

Teaches the class at a "masters" level and provides real life personal/professional experiences that give a level of depth to the lessons in the textbook.

Respected
GROUP PROJECTS
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
2.0
COST3008
May 9, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Easy class, but you have to learn by yourself. He requires the book but it is not necessary. In short if you really want to learn how to run payroll do not take him. If you want to just pass the class then answer is yes.

Graded by few things
Group projects
Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
3.0
ACCT11
May 31, 2019
Would take again

ACC 18. There is a quiz before each chapter, make sure you read the chapters as indicated on the syllabus. Quizzes are easy. No tricky questions. There is a payroll project that you need to submit at the end of the class. Overall the professor makes the class so easy to get an A, if you don't get an A you didn't really try!

Gives good feedback
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4.0
2.0
ACC18
May 31, 2019
Would take again

Took him for payroll accounting. He is a good guy but he did go off topic quite a few times during the semester. Pretty much just read the chapters youre supposed to read and you should be good. Lectures are really long but he is a good lecturer and the 3 hours seem to go by really fast.

Respected
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Beware of pop quizzes
4.0
3.0
ACCT18
May 31, 2019
Would take again

He will teach you what you need to know about payroll in the real world and will also include some human resource basics into his lectures. There is homework after every chapter, an occasional pop quiz, a payroll project, and a final test. Overall it was a good class. Hes'a funny guy and really likes to talk politics lol.

Hilarious
Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
3.0
ACCTG018
Grade: Not sure yet
May 31, 2019
Would take again

Great Class! Prof. Kaller's lectures are fun. He explains the mechanics of payroll clearly and brings real world experience into lectures. Homework is manageable and Chapter tests are emailed to class a week before. Payroll Project is labor intensive, but manageable. Do not delay! Final is open book. You need to have read the material to pass.

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Participation matters
Inspirational
4.0
3.0
ACCG018
Grade: Not sure yet
May 31, 2019
Would take again

It is very interesting, productive and useful class . I liked to do the Payroll Project, this project has helped me understand what Payroll is. Amazing professor!

Respected
Get ready to read
Group projects
5.0
3.0
ACCG018
Grade: Not sure yet
May 31, 2019
Would take again

I liked this class, it was very useful for me, especially, payroll project. Professor is a very kind and funny.

Group projects
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
ACCT11
Grade: A
May 31, 2019
Would take again

Excellent Prof and class-you will not regret taking it and learn a lot! Prof Kaller ties together payroll accounting, Human Resources, and how politics and the economy affect not just businesses but also payroll. There is a semester long hands-on Payroll Project which gives students a chance to apply all their accounting and payroll knowledge.

4.0
2.0
ACCT018
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 1, 2019
Would take again

Professor Kaller has a huge payroll and life experience and great sense of humor. Subject itself is not easy unless you work in that field. There are non graded quizzes almost every week, just about five questions, and one project. Final is heavy but it is open book and notes.

Group projects
Beware of pop quizzes
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
ACCTG18
Jun 2, 2019
Would take again

Wonderful professor, you read the chapter, come prepared for class and its an easy A! Homework, achievement tests and quizzes are all taken from the book and as long as you know your material, its super easy! Kaller is awesome, talks to you at your level, makes you feel comfortable to ask questions and makes participating in class second nature

Gives good feedback
Respected
Participation matters
5.0
2.0
ACCT18
Grade: A
Jun 2, 2019
Would take again

He is great professor, I enjoyed the class very much. He is amazing lecturer, and I learned everything about payroll. It's not difficult class.

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
ACC101
Jul 2, 2019
Would take again

He knows what he is doing. He has the knowledge and the class was super easy!

5.0
4.0
ACC101
Jul 2, 2019
Would take again

His classes are very entertaining. Not only we do the subject he shares stories to keep things interesting and I throughly enjoy it. Thanks professor.

Respected
Inspirational
Group projects
5.0
2.0
ACC18
Grade: B
Jun 5, 2020
Would take again

if you do your part u will pass.

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
4.0
ACCT11
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2020
Would take again

Professor Kaller is highly knowledgeable and makes thing clear for everybody in the class. I would recommend other students to take his class.

Respected
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
ACCT011
Grade: A
Dec 22, 2020
Would take again

I enjoyed the class. Very fair and knowledegable.

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
5.0
1.0
ACCTG018
May 21, 2021
Would take again

He wants you to learn. Your effort matters to him. Do the work, as questions, want to learn and you'll get an A.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
ACCTG018
Grade: Not sure yet
May 21, 2021
Would take again

Great professor! Gives real life lessons, interesting stories, very knowledgeable and funny. Just show up, read your chapter, listen, ask questions, do your homework, you know, do what you're supposed do.

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
ACCTG018
Grade: A
Jun 2, 2021
Would take again

He is a great professor. I enjoyed his class. His lectures are very informative and related to real life accounting and business activities. He wants the students to read the text book and work with text book's problems.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Participation matters
5.0
2.0
ACCT018
Grade: A
Jun 5, 2021
Would take again

Extremely nice and knowledgeable professor. He really cares about you learning the material and is always available for questions. He assigns homework but you don't turn it in. You'll have six achievement tests and one final payroll project. You're pretty much guaranteed an A or a B if you put in even a little bit of effort.

Accessible outside class
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
ACCTG018
Grade: A
Jun 15, 2021
Would take again

One of the vest professors Ive had. Very approachable and helpful. Show up, participate & do the work. His lectures are great and help you pass the class easily.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
ACC18
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 8, 2021
Would take again

Professor Kaller genuinely cares about his students and their success. Inspirational and caring, gives great feedback and runs his class very well. He taught me not to underestimate myself and encouraged me when I felt like giving up. The material isn't easy but the lectures were structured in a way that makes it easier to digest.

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
1.0
ACCT18
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2021
Would take again

Best professor to take Accounting 18 class with. His class is fun and informative. He is a fair grader and treats all students with respect.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
2.0
ACCT018
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2021
Would take again

Professor Steve Kaller is one of the nicest and caring professors I've come across at LAVC. He really wants you to get an A in his class. Aside from the text book, he gives you reading material that summarizes the chapters. We go over homework in class, it's not complicated, but you do have to do the work.

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
4.0
ACCTG011
Dec 13, 2021
Would take again

If you want to learn up to date problem solving skills in business, take this class.

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
ACCT011
Grade: A
Dec 23, 2021
Would take again

This past fall I had the pleasure of taking Cost Accounting under Professor Kaller. I truly learned a lot of useful information that will be practical outside of the classroom & in a real life work environment setting. Kaller always made a point to provide us with a very well rounded overview of the subject matter & real life relation. great class!

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Caring
5.0
2.0
ACC18
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2022
Would take again

I truly enjoyed Professor Kaller's class. The lectures were very interesting and he would answer all your questions and share interesting cases from from his professional experience. . There is a homework assigned to each chapter, 6 quizzes and 1 payroll project. I definitely recommend the class for students interested in accounting and business.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Inspirational
5.0
1.0
FINANCE008
Grade: A+
Sep 15, 2023
Would take again

Professor Kaller was a pretty amusing teacher to have. He liked to go off on tangents, especially regarding his view on politics and current events. If you can argue that your response was a valid answer on a test, he will let you have the points.

Participation matters
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
ACCT11
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2023
Would take again

One of my favorite professors!! Be present for class and participate, it plays a big part of grade. HW isnt graded but must complete it, plays into participation grade. The curriculum was not easy but he makes the information understandable, and applies it to real world examples. IF YOU HAVE THE CHANCE TO TAKE ONE OF HIS CLASSES, MAKE SURE YOU DO!

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Accessible outside class
5.0
5.0
ACC18
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2023
Would take again

Steven Z. Kaller is a long-time professor at LAVC with an extensive background in accounting. Attendance and participation matter. Peer help is encouraged, do not be shy, ask questions, help one another. Homework is reviewed during class so expect to follow along. The online course you were able to see the classmates as part of attendance. :)

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
ACCT018
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2023
Would take again

Professor KALLER has a strong sense of what students need in order to be successful: work as a team, help one another out, and keep on top of assignments and quizzes

Participation matters
Group projects
1.0
2.0
FINANCE008
Grade: B
Dec 21, 2023

textbook was so out of date, it was all useless info,first lecture day optional-he wined why more students didnt show. Syllabus was not clear on what he wanted,nor,updated from previous semesters AN ASYNCHRONUS CLASS HAD TESTS OPEN FROM FRIDAY 4PM TO SUNDAY 12pm Steven just because you dont have a life outside this measly class doesnt mean we dont!

Graded by few things
1.0
3.0
FINANCE008
May 24, 2024

I was accused of plagiarism after he told me I used too much internet. it is a very heavy accusation and I told him he should be ready to back that up as I have all previous versions of my document. he suddenly went back on his word and said that he never said that...bffr. so boring also

Tough grader
5.0
3.0
ACCT011
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2024
Would take again

Professor Kaller finds the right approach and makes thing simple and clear to understand.

Participation matters
Group projects
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
ACCT11
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2024
Would take again

Professor was great. Very good experience having class with him.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
ACCT011
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2024
Would take again

Professor helped to discover the blind spot of the knowledge. He would also summarize each chapters into few pages. He allowed 1 week to finish the 2-hr midterm and final exams. Part of the zoom classes was homework problems. If, before each class, he assigned a specific question to a student, then every one could participate in the discussion.

Participation matters
5.0
2.0
ACC101
Grade: A
May 20, 2025
Would take again

Great professor! The class is straightforward with one assignment and one quiz per chapter. He gives clear, engaging lectures and ties the material to current events, which makes it more interesting. He's very understanding, but attendance is important. If you show up and put in the effort, it's an easy A. Highly recommend!

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
ACC101
Grade: A+
May 27, 2025
Would take again

Easy grader, super fun, and caring!! Highly recommend!!!

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
ACC101
Grade: A+
Jun 11, 2025
Would take again

hes very kind and loves those who participate! He values your opinion a lot so i highly recommend participating a lot if you can. also sit in the front! my main advice is just raise your hand and talk a lot.

Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
BUS001
Grade: A+
Jul 16, 2025
Would take again

Professor Kaller is a great teacher, make sure to participate in class and pay attention, stay on top of your work and follow directions. You will do just fine.

Participation matters
Group projects
Respected
4.0
3.0
3008
Grade: A+
Jul 16, 2025
Would take again

Taking a 5 week course this class was a bit much reviewing many chapters in a single week but worth learning and listening from this professor who has much insight and love for this subject

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
4.0
3008
Grade: A
Jul 16, 2025
Would take again

The professor was very mindful and helped every student who wanted to learn and participate.

Participation matters
Group projects
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
3008
Grade: C
Jul 16, 2025
Would take again

A very honest man on the state of and the future of the market.

Participation matters
Group projects
Amazing lectures
4.0
1.0
3008
Grade: A
Jul 16, 2025
Would take again

I took business 001 in the summer and im very pleased with the class sure the lectures were quite long but the group projects were fun and he gave a ton of great feedback and help

Group projects
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
1.0
3008
Grade: A
Jul 16, 2025
Would take again

He is able to connect with the students

Group projects
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
BUS001
Grade: A
Jul 16, 2025
Would take again

Beautiful and informative lectures. Loves class discussion. Just keep up!

Participation matters
Group projects
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
BUS001
Grade: A
Jul 16, 2025
Would take again

He's a good professor. Really knows his stuff. Just try paying attention in those long lectures

Group projects
Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
BUS001
Grade: A
Jul 16, 2025
Would take again

He is great! I would take him as a professor again. He made understanding the class easier.

Participation matters
Group projects
Amazing lectures
4.0
2.0
BUS001
Grade: A
Jul 16, 2025
Would take again

Steven explains topics very throughly and makes the lectures interesting. His teaching style is great and he gives us reminders on our quizzes and additional information.

Get ready to read
Group projects
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
BUS001
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2025
Would take again

Great teacher

Group projects
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
BUS001
Grade: A+
Dec 17, 2025
Would take again

Great guy who really cares about the students.

Group projects
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
BUS001
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 17, 2025
Would take again

Mr. Kaller was great at lectures and would be able to talk for a whole class without being boring. He also made it feel like he was trying to help us with everything and helped me with every issue I got. I would 100% take him again since the class felt easy too.

Participation matters
Group projects
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
BUS001
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2025
Would take again

He's very understanding and truly knows what he's talking about when teaching. Definitely recommend taking this course with him

Amazing lectures
Caring
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
BUS001
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2025
Would take again

Professor Kaller is an amazing person to learn from. His lectures are engaging, practical, and focused on real-life business topics. He explains concepts clearly, encourages discussion, and truly cares about student success. One of the most valuable and and enjoyable classes I've taken!

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Respected
4.0
1.0
BUS001
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2025
Would take again

While I loved the class, I didn't feel like I didn't learned much and I felt like a lot of the lectures didn't hold much information.

Group projects
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
BUS001
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2025
Would take again

Overall, a great professor who cares for his students and wants them to succeed.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
BUS001
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2025
Would take again

He was a good professor and reccomend to take for anyone doing business.

Participation matters
Group projects
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
BUS001
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2025
Would take again

I really liked the way he taught the class I really got a good understanding of basic business practices, and I got key takeaways from his class. The course itself was relatively easy. Steve has a very good view of business and owns and operates one daily. Great professor would 100% recommend.

Group projects
Gives good feedback
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
BUS001
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2025
Would take again

Professor Kaller is amazing, he has great lectures, is a caring person, and wants students to succeed.

Participation matters
Inspirational
Caring
4.0
2.0
BUS001
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2025
Would take again

I liked his teaching style, and he is very personable. I was placed in this class, but I decided to stay because I became more interested as he delved deeper into the lectures.

Group projects
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
BUS001
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2025
Would take again

Incredible Professor. The most useful classes I've taken. The lectures teach us about interactions and actually thinking. Very simple classes, and it's just about debating, not really reading, and he wants you to argue with him, trying to make the class interesting. The talks are what make the classes. You learn and don't have much work.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

66%

Textbook Required

40%

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Predicted Grade

A+

95% confidence
Based on 53 grades
Most common grades:
A (43)
Not sure yet (7)
A+ (6)
Grade Distribution
A(49)B(3)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(0)
Based on 60 reported grades
A: 43
Not sure yet: 7
A+: 6
B: 3
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Group projects (23)
Amazing lectures (18)
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Caring (13)
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ACCTG3008

5.0

(1)

COST126

5.0

(1)

ACCTG18

5.0

(1)

ACC101

4.9

(7)

ACCTG018

4.8

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ACCT011

3.2

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3.0

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3.0

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2.7

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2.5

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