Question

The Kentucky Derby distance is

23 furlongs. How far is the Kentucky Derby in​ (a) rods?​ (b) fathoms?

Answer 1

Part a) 920 rods

Part b) 2,530 fathoms

Explanation:

we have that

The Kentucky Derby distance is 23 furlongs

Part a) How far is the Kentucky Derby in​ rods?

Remember that

`1\ furlong= 40\ rods`

so

To convert furlongs to rods multiply by 40

`23\ furlongs=23(40)=920\ rods`

Part b) How far is the Kentucky Derby in​ fathoms?

Remember that

`1\ furlong= 110\ fathoms`

so

To convert furlongs to fathoms multiply by 110

`23\ furlongs=23(110)=2,530\ fathoms`