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  1. 01-Nov-2004, 15:48 #1
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    Default Correct way of describing the height of a person

    Dear great teachers,

    Which is the correct way of describing the height of a person in words?

    A. I am one point four nine (1.49) metres tall.
    OR
    B. I am one point forty-nine (1.49) metres tall.

    Please advise, thanks, Help Wanted
  2. 01-Nov-2004, 19:28 #2
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    Default Re: Correct way of describing the height of a person

    four nine
  3. 02-Nov-2004, 03:58 #3
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    Thank you, teacher Tdol!
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