SOLUTION: The moon is 240,251 miles away from the earth. Estimate how many quarters laid end to end to end it would take to reach the moon if a quarter has a diameter of 1.5 inches.
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Question 893942: The moon is 240,251 miles away from the earth. Estimate how many quarters laid end to end to end it would take to reach the moon if a quarter has a diameter of 1.5 inches. Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The moon is 240,251 miles away from the earth. Estimate how many quarters laid end to end to end it would take to reach the moon if a quarter has a diameter of 1.5 inches.
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1 mile = 5280 feet
1 foot = 12 inches
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Convert the distance to inches.
Divide by 1.5
