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  • Nov 22, 2011, 01:45 PM
    blackberry.rock
    Why is 6 inches the closest to 6 1/4?
    Hurry I need it by 11/28
  • Nov 22, 2011, 01:47 PM
    Curlyben
    Please clarify your question
  • Nov 22, 2011, 03:30 PM
    DoulaLC
    Hi blackberry.rock,

    Do you have a ruler? Take a look at where 6 inches is and where 6 1/4 inches is. Then look where 7 inches is. You will see clearly why 6 1/4 inches is closest to 6 inches if you are rounding to the nearest inch.

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