7.7: Linear Unit Conversions
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Example 7.7.1
Convert 2 miles into ______ feet.
Solution
Since 1 mile = 5280 feet. Therefore 2 miles = 2(5280 feet) = 10560 feet
Example 7.7.2
Convert 15 yards into ______ miles.
Solution
Since 1 mile = 5280 feet and 3 feet = 1 yard. Follow the math below:
15 yards 1×3 feet 1 yard ×1 mile 5280 feet =15 yards 1×3 feet 1 yard ×1 mile 5280 feet =455280 miles