Question

The double number lines show the ratio of feet to miles.

10,560
Feet 4
+
+
Miles +
0
+
+
2
+
+
How many feet are in 3 miles?
feet

Answer 1

• 15840 feet

Explanation:

• 10560 feet ⇒ 2 miles
• 10560/2 feet ⇒ 2/2 miles Divide both by 2 to find the unit ratio
• 5280 feet ⇒ 1 mile
• 5280*3 feet ⇒ 1*3 miles Triple both to find required number
• 15840 feet ⇒ 3 miles