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From: Stephen H. Compton
Date: Tue, 25 Oct 1994 20:03

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Physical Science Teacher, Butler High School
Phone: (502)241-0179_(h)  (502)473-8220 (w)
  Henry, I also have been interested in why calculators still address a
function that seems to be antiquated. My research led me to some old resources
that implied that gradians refer to some civil engineering applications. Where
a 90 degree angle in degrees translates to 100 degrees. I don't have much more
than that.

shcomp01@ulkyvm.louisville.edu
7308 Meadow Rd
Crestwood KY 40014

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