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
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If the distance to the Mars is 3.46 × 107 mi,
what is the distance in fathoms? A
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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
