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Author: Annie Fetter
Description: Geometry, difficulty level 2. A woman with a 28" inseam takes 5 steps for every 4 steps I take. I have a 34" inseam and cover 20 yards in 20 steps. Am I covering more ground because my legs are longer, or because my legs form a larger angle with each step?
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