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A cargo barge is loaded in a saltwater harbor for a trip up a freshwater river.
Part A If the rectangular barge is 3.5 m by 24.0 m and sits 0.90 m deep in the harbor, how deep will it sit in the river?
Express your answer using two significant figures.
h =____ m
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