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A metre is not shorter than a yard ! A metre is approximately 39.37 inches - which is 3 inches more than a yard !

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How much larger is a yard than a meter?

a yard is shorter than a meter by 3.37 inches


How much more is a yard from a meter?

Actually, a yard is about three inches shorter than a meter.


True or false a yard is shorter than a meter?

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Is a foot almost the same as a meter?

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How does a yard stick compare ti a meter stick?

A yard stick is shorter than a meter stick by 3.37 inches (8.56 centimeters).


Which unit of measurement is longer than a foot but shorter than a meter?

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What is shorter a 1000 meter racetrack or a 400 yard racetrack?

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