NBS Special Publication, Issue 345The Bureau, 1971 |
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... example , ready - to- wear clothing is offered to the consumer in a proliferation of illogically con- ceived sizes , and , similarly , processed foods are packaged in such a variety of sizes as to make price comparison almost impossible ...
... example , ready - to- wear clothing is offered to the consumer in a proliferation of illogically con- ceived sizes , and , similarly , processed foods are packaged in such a variety of sizes as to make price comparison almost impossible ...
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... example : How many centimeters are in a meter ? " and " Do you happen to know the PERCENT OF RESPONDENTS 30 20 20 10 FIGURE 1 LEVEL relation of any metric measures to our customary measures ? For example : 8 THE CONSUMER.
... example : How many centimeters are in a meter ? " and " Do you happen to know the PERCENT OF RESPONDENTS 30 20 20 10 FIGURE 1 LEVEL relation of any metric measures to our customary measures ? For example : 8 THE CONSUMER.
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... example : How many centimeters are in a meter ? One - hundred ..... Incorrect response , don't know . 17.9 23.5 Not ascertained ... 0.2 Not asked this question , never heard of Metric or unable to name measures . 58.4 100.0 4. Do you ...
... example : How many centimeters are in a meter ? One - hundred ..... Incorrect response , don't know . 17.9 23.5 Not ascertained ... 0.2 Not asked this question , never heard of Metric or unable to name measures . 58.4 100.0 4. Do you ...
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... example , similarly sized containers may contain : 5 oz . onion rings , 8 or 9 oz . green beans , 10 oz . corn , 8 or 10 oz . lima beans , 10 oz . broccoli , or 12 oz . seasoned cooked rice . Heat processed foods are usually packaged in ...
... example , similarly sized containers may contain : 5 oz . onion rings , 8 or 9 oz . green beans , 10 oz . corn , 8 or 10 oz . lima beans , 10 oz . broccoli , or 12 oz . seasoned cooked rice . Heat processed foods are usually packaged in ...
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... example , are expressed as 303 × 406 . This means that the can is 33/16 " in diameter and 4/16 " in height . Each dimension is " overall " with the diameter being measured to the outside edge of both double seams and the height being ...
... example , are expressed as 303 × 406 . This means that the can is 33/16 " in diameter and 4/16 " in height . Each dimension is " overall " with the diameter being measured to the outside edge of both double seams and the height being ...
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