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Convert 6.2 miles to yards. Round your answer to the nearest hundredth, if necessary.

U.S. Units of Length:

- 12 inches (in.) = 1 foot
- 3 feet = 1 yard (yd)
- 36 inches = 1 yard
- 5280 feet = 1 mile (mi)

Answer :

To convert 6.2 miles into yards, you can follow these steps:

1. Understand the Conversion Factors:
- 1 mile is equal to 5280 feet.
- 1 yard is equal to 3 feet.

2. Convert Miles to Feet:
- Start by converting the distance from miles to feet.
- Multiply the number of miles (6.2 miles) by the number of feet in one mile (5280 feet).
- Calculation: [tex]\( 6.2 \times 5280 = 32736 \)[/tex] feet.

3. Convert Feet to Yards:
- Now, convert the distance from feet to yards.
- Divide the number of feet (32736 feet) by the number of feet in one yard (3 feet).
- Calculation: [tex]\( 32736 \div 3 = 10912 \)[/tex] yards.

So, 6.2 miles is equal to 10912 yards.

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