Chapter 1: Q35E (page 57)
Is a meter about an inch, a foot, a yard, or a mile?
Short Answer
A meter is about a yard.
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Chapter 1: Q35E (page 57)
Is a meter about an inch, a foot, a yard, or a mile?
A meter is about a yard.
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