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Problems - Correcting Logic and Code Errors
The following sample of code contains errors. Rewrite the incorrect statements to correct all errors.
An application allows the user to enter a salary amount. The application should then calculate and display the possible bonuses based on that salary, using bonus rates of 3-6% in increments of .5%.
' displays bonus amounts using rates
' of 3% - 6% in increments of .5%
Dim dblSalary As Decimal
Dim decBonus As Decimal
TryParse(txtSalary.Text, decSalary)
lblBonus.Text = String.Empty
For decRate As Decimal = 0.03 To 0.06 Step 0.5
decBonus = decSalary + decRate
lblBonus.Text = lblBonus.Text & decRate.ToString("P1") & " " & decBonus.ToString("C2") & ControlChars.NewLine
Next decRate


Definitions:

Finance

The science of managing funds, including activities such as saving, lending, investing, budgeting, and forecasting.

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Reasoning errors are mistakes in logical thinking that occur when drawing conclusions or making decisions, often leading to incorrect or biased outcomes.

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Describes an excessively positive outlook on situations, often disregarding potential risks or negative outcomes.

Over-Confidence

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