Question

A runner sprinted for 189 yards (yd). How many feet (ft) is this?

First fill in the blank on the left side of the equation using one of the ratios. Then write your answer on the right side of the equation.
Ratios:
3 ft
1 yd
189 yd
1
1 yd
3 ft
1760 yd
1 mi
Al mi
1760 yd
1 ft
12 in
12 in
1 ft
ft yd
8
X
in
5
mi

Answer 1

567 ft

Explanation:

1 yd = 3 ft

1 yd is to 3 ft as 189 yd is to x ft

1/3 = 189/x

1 × x = 3 × 189

x = 567

567 ft