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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TIME REMAINING 57:13 A particular beach is eroding at a rate of 4 centimeters per year. A realtor converts this rate to millimeters per day. Which expression, when evaluated, results in the correct units and numerical value?

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\frac{4 \textrm{ cm}}{\textrm{year}} * \frac{\textrm{year}}{365 \textrm{ days}} * \frac{10\textrm{ mm}}{\textrm{cm}} = (8)/(73) \approx 0.1 \textrm{ mm per day}

Answer. About 0.1 mm/day


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