SOLUTION: Given that 2.54 centimeters (cm) = 1 inch, 12 inches (in) = 1 foot (ft), and there are 5280 ft = 1 mile, how many centimeters are there in one mile?

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Question 139273: Given that 2.54 centimeters (cm) = 1 inch, 12 inches (in) = 1 foot (ft), and there are 5280 ft = 1 mile, how many centimeters are there in one mile?
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Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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5280 times 12 times 2.54.

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Given that 2.54 centimeters (cm) = 1 inch, 12 inches (in) = 1 foot (ft), and there are 5280 ft = 1 mile, how many centimeters are there in one mile?
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1 mile(5280 ft./1 mile)(12 in/1 ft)(2.54 cm/1 in) = [160,934.4cm]
1 mile = 160934.5 cm
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Cheers,
Stan H.