Question

Measurement: Customary Units", then answer each of the following questions. Round answers to the nearest hundredth, if necessary.Q: If 1,760 yards = 1 mile, then 880 yards = ? miles.

Answer 1

If 1,760 yards = 1 mile, then 880 yards = ? miles.

Applying proportion

we have that

1/1,760=x/880

solve for x

x=880/1,760

x=0.50 miles