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It stands for weighted average Profitability.

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The amount of current restricted cash and cash equivalents. [Refer: Restricted cash and cash equivalents]

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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The amount of non-current restricted cash and cash equivalents. [Refer: Restricted cash and cash equivalents]

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The amount of cash and cash equivalents whose use or withdrawal is restricted. [Refer: Cash and cash equivalents]

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