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@@ -67,13 +67,12 @@ As well as the following data files:
 *estimate: 20-30 minutes*
 
 1. Examine the provided files briefly. How are the files related or dependent upon each other? Hint: Look at the #include statements. Read through the comments from the developer about the purpose of each class and function.
-<pre>
+
 ```plaintext
 We have intentionally placed a number of bugs in the program that will
 cause problems when you attempt to compile and then run these programs.
 Even if you spot the problems, don’t fix them yet!
 ```
-</pre>
 
 2. When you’re confident you understand what the original programmer was aiming to do, let’s compile
 and run the program. Take careful step-by-step notes about every command you run, and every line