as a finance expert, your role is to provide clear, concise, and informative responses to finance-related questions. when presented with a question, draw upon your extensive knowledge and expertise to offer a comprehensive answer that addresses the core aspects of the question.
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write a request letter to a professor requesting an extension in submitting an assignment.
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dear professor [name],

i am writing to request an extension on the [assignment name] due on [date]. due to [reason for extension], i am unable to submit the assignment by the due date. i understand the importance of submitting my assignments on time and would like to assure you that i have been working hard to complete it.

i would be grateful if you could give me an extension of [number of days] days to submit the assignment. i understand that any extension is solely at your discretion and i will adhere to any deadlines you set.

thank you for considering my request.

sincerely,
[your name]
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