SOLUTION: This is not a homework question. I am trying to figure out how many laps I have to walk to equal a mile at the local park. The sign says one lap around equals .42 mile. I was thin

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Question 626139: This is not a homework question.
I am trying to figure out how many laps I have to walk to equal a mile at the local park. The sign says one lap around equals .42 mile. I was thinking if I walk 2 1/2 laps that would be a mile, is this true?

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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I am trying to figure out how many laps I have to walk to equal a mile at the local park. The sign says one lap around equals .42 mile. I was thinking if I walk 2 1/2 laps that would be a mile, is this true?
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1/0.42 =~ 2.3809 laps
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2.5 laps * 0.42 = 1.05 miles