Thinking Mathematically (6th Edition)

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Chapter 9 - Measurement - 9.1 Measuring Length; The Metric System - Exercise Set 9.1 - Page 584: 14

Answer

3.75 miles

Work Step by Step

Using dimensional analysis to solve this question: 5280 ft = 1 mile 1 ft = $\frac{1}{5280}$ mile 19800 ft = $\frac{1}{5280}$ × 19800 miles = 3.75 miles
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