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While sightseeing in Rome, Lance stopped to see the Colosseum. He learned that the height of the outer wall of the Colosseum measures 48 meters tall. If 1 meter is approximately 3.28 feet, about how high is the outer wall in feet?

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Answer:

157.44 feet

Explanation:

Given that:

Lance is out for sightseeing in Rome.

Lance went to see the Colosseum.

Height of the outer wall of the Colosseum = 48 meters

Unit Conversion formula:

1 meter = 3.28 feet

To find:

Height of the outer wall of the Colosseum in feet.

Solution:

It is simple problem for the conversion of unit where we already know the value in one unit and the conversion formula as well.

We have to simply find how much 48 meters will be when converted in feet.

1 meter = 3.28 feet

48 meter = 48
* 3.28 = 157.44 feet

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