Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
The distance of a certain race is given as 28 furlongs
a) to determine how far is the race in miles, we would apply the standard conversion system.
1 Us furlongs = 0.125 mile
28 furlongs = x miles
Cross multiplying, it becomes
x × 1 = 28 × 0.125
x = 3.5 miles
28 furlongs = 3.5 miles.
b) to determine how far is the race in yards, we would apply the standard conversion system.
1 Us furlongs = 220 yards
28 furlongs = x yards
Cross multiplying, it becomes
x × 1 = 28 × 220
x = 6160 yards
28 furlongs = 6160 yards.
