document.write( "Question 191400: 7000 square miles into square feet \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #143637 by josmiceli(19441)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Start with an easier problem. Convert 1 square mile into \n" ); document.write( "square feet. I know that \n" ); document.write( "1 mile = 5280 ft \n" ); document.write( "A square that is 1 mile on each side is 5280 ft on each side \n" ); document.write( "1 mile2 = \n" ); document.write( "Now I can multiply the ratio \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "by 7000 mile2, I get: \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "Notice that the mile2 cancel, and you are left with ft2 \n" ); document.write( "Now just do the calculation \n" ); document.write( " |