Question

The largest colored pencil drawing ever documented is 500 yards long. How many feet is that? Show or explain your reasoning.

Answer 1

1500 ft

Explanation:

Multiply 500 yds by the conversion factor derived from 1 yd = 3 ft:

500 yd 3 ft

----------- * ----------- = 1500 ft

1 1 yd

Answer 2

1500 ft

Explanation:

1 yd=3 ft

500 yd*3 ft/yd=1500 ft