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R0ckbiterMon 21-Mar-11 03:09 PM
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#2060, "Math Question..."


          

Math question and I'm stumped...I need the answer and the formula of how it was found...Explain...Help..help..

How many furlong's per fortnight are in 65mph..

  

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HomardMon 21-Mar-11 04:30 PM
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#2062, "If it is homework..."
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It may be early enough to correct a glaring mistake in your post.

You have included an unneeded apostrophe in "furlong's." The plural of "furlong" is "furlongs," never "furlong's." The only reason I bring it up is because it's becoming increasingly common to see this error.

And yes, I know this makes me a nit-picking Grammar Nazi, but when the time comes just put my on trial next to Lynne Truss and I'll face the music.

  

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sorlag (inactive user)Mon 21-Mar-11 03:42 PM
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Sounds like homework, so I'll offer this:

A furlong is 220 yards.
A fortnight is 14 days.

There are 8 furlongs in a mile.
There are 336 hours in a fortnight.

You should be able to take it from there.

If not, cheat: http://www.google.com/search?q=65mph+in+furlongs+per+fortnight (PS: I think it is SO cool this works)

  

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