To convert a distance of 3.7 miles to feet, which ratio could you multiply by?
3 Answers
5,280
Explanation:
There are 5,280 feet in a mile.
Converting 3.7 miles to feet,
Explanation:
There are
Hence there are
So
#3.7 xx 5280 = 19536# feet
So:
Explanation:
Depending on which way up you wish to write the ratio. As long as you clearly indicate which is which you should be fine.
I choose
It is much better to put the unknown on the top (numerator) as this reduces the amount of manipulation required to determine its value.
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I think they are looking for something like.
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Known: 5280 feet = 1 mile
Multiply both sides by
But
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So:
Has the ratio of