Why It Matters: Measurement
Why learn how to make calculations with measurements?
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- What should you wear if the temperature is going to be 18°C?
- If the Eiffel Tower is 300 meters tall, is it taller than the Empire State Building at 1,250 feet?
- How long will it take you to drive from Paris to Bordeaux if it is 565 km from Paris?
- How many liters of gasoline will you need to buy to fill a gas tank that holds 13 gallons?