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Using various measurement means to determine lengths.

Mrs. McIntosh has a special talent. When she peels her apples for her famous apple pie, she is able to cut the peeling so it remains in one long piece. To the nearest 1/2 inch, measure the length of the apple peeling she just cut.

Hint: Using a string to help you measure might be helpful in this situation. How do you solve this problem?


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Mrs. McIntosh has a special talent. When she peels her apples for her famous apple pie, she is able to cut the peeling so it remains in one long piece. To the nearest 1/2 inch, measure the length of the apple peeling she just cut.

Hint: Using a string to help you measure might be helpful in this situation. How do you solve this problem?

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