Introductory Chemistry: An Active Learning Approach
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Author: Mark S. Cracolice, Ed Peters
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 3, Problem 17E
Write the equivalency and both conversion factors for each relationship:
a) Ten dimes is one dollar.
b) A football field is 100 yards long.
c) 16 ouncers is 1 pound.
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