Question

The distance from Caleb's house to the school is 2.5 miles, and the distance from Ashlee's house to the school is 14,140 feet. Who lives closer to the school, Caleb or Ashlee?

Answer 1

Answer: Caleb

Explanation:

Facts

Caleb: 2.5 miles from school

Ashlee: 14,140 feet from school

Q: Who is closest to school?

Step 1: Convert Ashlee's distance to miles

14,140 feet= ____ miles

1 mile= 5280 feet

14140÷5280= 2.6780303

approximatley 2.68 miles

Step 2: Compare

2.50 < 2.68

Caleb is the closest because 2.50 is less than 2.68.

Answer 2

Calebs

Explanation:

2.5 miles =13200

which 13200 is less than 14140