Question

The steps below show the work of a student used to calculate the number of yards in 804.5 meters.

(1 mile = 1,609 meters)
(1 mile = 1,760 yards)

Step 1: 1,609 meters is being multiplied by conversion factor 1 mile over 804.5 meters equals 2 miles

Step 2: 2 miles is being multiplied by conversion factor 1760 yards over 1 mile equals 3,520 yards

Step 3: 3,520 yards
(1 mile = 1,609 meters)
(1 mile = 1,760 yards)

How can the error in the student's work be corrected? NEEDS SUBMITTING TODAY PLZ HELP ASAP

Answer 1

how do ppl do this lol...

Explanation:

Answer 2

see below

Explanation:

804.5 meters. to yards

Step 1:

(1 mile = 1,609 meters)

(1 mile = 1,760 yards)

1,609 meters is being multiplied by conversion factor 1 mile over 804.5 meters equals 2 miles

1,609 meter x 1 mile = 2 miles

804.5 meters

Step 2:

(1 mile = 1,609 meters)

(1 mile = 1,760 yards)

2 miles is being multiplied by conversion factor 1760 yards over 1 mile equals 3,520 yards

2 miles x 1,760 yards = 3,520 yards

1 mile

no need of step 3. the conversion below should be on step 2.

to convert miles into yards.

(1 mile = 1,609 meters)

(1 mile = 1,760 yards)