spollard9092 spollard9092
  • 12-02-2018
  • Mathematics
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Horse races are often measured in furlongs. The Kentucky Derby is 10 furlongs long, what is the distance in miles? [1 furlong = 1/8 mile]

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acworden72 acworden72
  • 12-02-2018
Multiply the 1/8 mile by the number of furlongs to get the answer.
1/8 x 10/1 = 5/4 or 1.25
The answer is 5/4, 1 and 1/4, or 1.25

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nickwwe13 nickwwe13
  • 05-11-2019

Answer: 1.25 miles

Step-by-step explanation: 1 furlong = 1/8 mile

                                            10 = 10/8 = 1 2/8 or 1.25

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