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Old 01-Nov-2004, 15:48
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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.
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B. I am one point forty-nine (1.49) metres tall.

Please advise, thanks, Help Wanted
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Thank you, teacher Tdol!
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