USING AND UNDERSTANDING MATHEMATICS W/
USING AND UNDERSTANDING MATHEMATICS W/
7th Edition
ISBN: 9780135239919
Author: BENNETT AND BR
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 2.B, Problem 36E

USCS—Metric Conversions. Convert the following quantities to the indicated units. Where necessary, round to the nearest tenth.

36. 70 kilometers per hour to miles per hour

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