Using Customary Units of Length

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Using Customary Units of Length Envision 2008

A notebook measures about 1 foot. 1 foot = 12 inches A notebook measures about 1 foot.

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One mile = 5,280 feet = 1,760 yards One mile is about twice around this track.

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