Question

convert the unit of length. round the answer to one decimal place if necessary.
\\(5\text{ m} \approx \text{______ yd}\\)

• 5.6 yd
• 5.5 yd
• 6.6 yd
• 5.4 yd

Explanation:

Identify conversion factor

$$ 1\text{ m} \approx 1.09361\text{ yd} $$

Calculate conversion

$$ 5\text{ m} \approx 5 \times 1.09361\text{ yd} = 5.46805\text{ yd} $$

Round to one decimal place

$$ 5.46805\text{ yd} \approx 5.5\text{ yd} $$

Answer:

• 5.6 yd
• 5.5 yd (Correct answer)
• 6.6 yd
• 5.4 yd