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Re: gipsy moth iv
From: Bill B
Date: 2006 Jul 16, 22:35 -0500
Red wrote:
> "Two thirds of a meter square" would seem to be the best way to phrase it in
> metric, to ensure the information isn't misunderstood.
Why not: 0.6666666666666 instead of "Two thirds?" Ah yes, we don't know
what the measuring device was, hence the number of significant digits!
Bill
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From: Bill B
Date: 2006 Jul 16, 22:35 -0500
Red wrote:
> "Two thirds of a meter square" would seem to be the best way to phrase it in
> metric, to ensure the information isn't misunderstood.
Why not: 0.6666666666666 instead of "Two thirds?" Ah yes, we don't know
what the measuring device was, hence the number of significant digits!
Bill
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