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A: The latest is usually the "2018 Reprint" with minor updates. The core tables remain unchanged since the 1990s – they are still accurate for manual estimation. Did this help? If you are a student struggling with estimation, leave a comment below. I’ll share my own digital flashcards based on Fajardo’s tables – 100% free and original content.
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