SOLUTION: A fathom is a method for measuring lengths, usually reserved for measuring the depth of water. If the distance to the Mars is 3.46 � 107 mi, what is the distance in fathoms? A

Question 399396: A fathom is a method for measuring lengths,
usually reserved for measuring the depth of
water.
If the distance to the Mars is 3.46 � 107 mi,
what is the distance in fathoms? A fathom is
approximately 6 ft in length.
Answer in units of fathom.
Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3.46 * 10^7 miles
.
convert to feet:
3.46 * 10^7 * 5280 ft/mile
1.83 * 10^11 ft
.
convert to fathoms:
1.83 * 10^11 ft * 1fathom/6feet
3.04 * 10^10 fathoms

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