SOLUTION: what is 2.3mi in yds?

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Question 158406: what is 2.3mi in yds?

Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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Two things you are expected to know:
there are 5280 feet per mile (5280 feet/1 mile)
and
there is 1 yard per 3 feet (1 yard/ 3 feet)
.
2.3 miles * (5280 feet/1 mile) * (1 yard/ 3 feet)
Notice the units cancel leaving:
(2.3 * 5280)/3 yards
(2.3 * 1760) yards
4048 yards