The 20,000-Meter Run Is a Long-Distance Olympic Race

question 54

Multiple Choice

The 20,000-meter run is a long-distance Olympic race. What is the approximate length of this run in feet? Round off your answer to three significant figures. [1 meter is equal 39.37 inches]

• A) 6.09 × 10⁴ ft
• B) 6.562 × 10⁴ ft
• C) 6.6 × 10⁴ ft
• D) 6.56 × 10⁴ ft

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