Question

The following shows the process a student used to determine the number of yards in 3,218 meters.

(1 mile = 1,609 meters)
(1 mile = 1,760 yards)

Step 1: 1,609 meters is being multiplied by conversion factor 1 mile over 3,218 meters equals 0.5 mile

Step 2: 0.5 mile is being multiplied by conversion factor 1760 yards over 1 mile equals 880 yards

Step 3: 880 yards

What was the error made in this conversion?

A:The 1 mile and 3,218 meters in Step 1 should be switched.
B:The 1,609 meters and the 3,218 meters in Step 1 should be switched.
C:The conversion factor should be added in Step 2 instead of being multiplied.
D:The conversion factor should be divided in Step 2 instead of being multiplied.

Answer 1

Answer:

here is what I would do

3218/1609 =        this will tell you how many miles are in 3218 metres

next take your answer and then multiply it by 1760 to tell you how many yards are in 3218 metres