Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

1 Chain (Engineer's) is equal to

  1. 100 feet

  2. 66 feet

  3. 99 feet

  4. 39.5 feet
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Explanation

The Engineer's chain is a surveying tool that measures exactly 100 feet, differing from Gunter's chain at 66 feet. This measurement was specifically designed for engineering and construction projects where the metric-based 100-foot length was more convenient for calculations. It's important to distinguish between the two chain types.

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