SOLUTION: I need help on changing linear units. Can you help me solve this problem:3,520yd =____mi

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: I need help on changing linear units. Can you help me solve this problem:3,520yd =____mi This question is from textbook Harcourt math Practice workbook

Found 2 solutions by checkley71, stanbon:
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1760 YDS=1 MILE THEN 3520/1760=X/1 OR 1760X=3520 OR X=3520/1760 OR 2 MILES

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3,520yd =____mi
You need to know that 1 mile = 1760 yds.
Divide both sides by 1760 to get
1 yd = (1/1760)mile
Multiply both sides by 3520 to get:
3520yds = 3520(1/1760)miles
3520 yds = 2 miles
Cheers,
Stan H.