Which is the most accurate measurement of 1 mile? (Remember, there are
1760 yards in a mile.)
a.)2000 yards
b.)1730.49 yards
c.)1755 yards
d.)1800 yards
Answers
Answer:
c.)1755 yards
Step-by-step explanation:
The actual (true) value of 1 mile = 5280 feet = 1760 yards. 1755 is the most accurate measurement (of the measurements given, closest to 1760).
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The most accurate measurement of 1 mile is 1755 yards (option c).
(option a) 2000 yards is incorrect.
(option b) 1730.49 yards is incorrect.
(option d) 1800 yards is incorrect.
Given,
There are 1760 yards in a mile.
To Find,
The most accurate measurement of 1 mile.
Solution,
It is given that 1 mile is equal to 1760 yards.
Now, let's check all the options,
option(a) 2000 yards.
In this, option(a) is 240 yards more than the given value of a mile.
So, it is inaccurate.
option(b) 1730.49
In this, option(b) is 29.51 yards less than the given value of a mile.
So, it is inaccurate.
option(c) 1755
In this, option(c) is 5 yards less than the given value of a mile, but it is the closest one to the given value.
So, it is the most accurate.
option(d) 1800
In this, option(d) is 40 yards more than the given value of a mile.
So, it is inaccurate.
The most accurate measurement of 1 mile is 1755 yards (option c).
(option a) 2000 yards is incorrect.
(option b) 1730.49 yards is incorrect.
(option d) 1800 yards is incorrect.
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