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The kentucky derby distance is 22 furlongs. how far is the kentucky derby in​ (a) rods?​ (b) fathoms?

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(a) would be 880 rods
(b) would be 2,240 rods
User CestLaGalere
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1 Furlong ( fur ) = 40 Rods
1 Furlong ( fur ) = 110 Fathoms ( fat )
22 * 40 = 880
22 * 110 = 2,240
Answer:
The Kentucky derby distance is
( a ) 880 Rods
( b ) 2,240 Fathoms.
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