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Figures in table

I am certain that the figures are transcribed correctly, but am not sure how the "revenue" column is calculated. It is not exactly what you get by multiplying and adding up the different duty rates, so it seems there either must be some other factor affecting revenue not mentioned in the table, or the Economist did theirs sums incorrectly. Just adding this as a note in case anyone wonders why there is a discrepancy. Calculation below to illustrate (note: 1s. is 12 pence, 1d. is one penny, and there are 240 pence in one pound sterling).

Year	British Plant.	East India	Foreign Plant.	British Duty	India Duty	Foreign Duty	Revenue from text	Calculated revenue	Difference
1820	6,816,033	285,945	1,431	1s.	1s. 6d.	2s. 6d.	342,828	362,426	19,598
1821	7,386,060	206,177	764	1s.	1s. 6d.	2s. 6d.	384,283	384,861	578
1826	12,409,000	791,570	2,753	6d.	9d.	1s. 3d	336,570	340,080	3,510

--Superiority (talk) 17:39, 17 January 2024 (UTC)