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A cloud server processes a data batch of size S megabytes through three optimization routines. First, routine Alpha compresses the batch size to one-third of its input. Second, routine Beta adds a 16 megabyte encryption header. Third, routine Gamma drops 12 megabytes of redundant metadata.
If the final batch size is 44 megabytes, what was the initial batch size S in megabytes?
- 40
- 84
- 120
- 144
- 168
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