17. Estimate the following: a. The length of your shoe in centimeters. b. The number of times your heart beats in one minute. c. The area of your desk in square centimeters. d. The distance from your school to your house in meters.

17. Estimate the following: a. The length of your shoe in centimeters. b. The number of times your heart beats in one minute. c. The area of your desk in square centimeters. d. The distance from your school to your house in meters.

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17. Estimate the following:
a. The length of your shoe in centimeters.
b. The number of times your heart beats in one minute.
c. The area of your desk in square centimeters.
d. The distance from your school to your house in meters.

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