It's not at all. No, it's just a reference.
Right now the factor is referring to the total amount, and that's illogical, because the factor determines additional amounts. So it can't refer to the total amount. That's all.
On April 27th, 2010. See this statement in context.
April 27th, 2010 / 12:25 p.m.
General Counsel, General Legal Services, Department of Finance
It's not at all. No, it's just a reference.
Right now the factor is referring to the total amount, and that's illogical, because the factor determines additional amounts. So it can't refer to the total amount. That's all.
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