Questions: Convert 3 1/2 miles to feet. Input the value only.

Transcript text: Convert $3 \frac{1}{2}$ miles to feet. Input the value only.

Solution

Solution Steps

Step 1: Convert the Mixed Number to a Decimal

The mixed number $3 \frac{1}{2}$ can be converted to a decimal by adding the whole number to the fraction:

\[ 3 \frac{1}{2} = 3 + \frac{1}{2} = 3.5 \]

Step 2: Use the Conversion Factor

To convert miles to feet, use the conversion factor that 1 mile is equal to 5280 feet. Therefore, multiply the number of miles by the conversion factor:

\[ 3.5 \text{ miles} \times 5280 \text{ feet/mile} = 18480 \text{ feet} \]

Final Answer

$\boxed{18480}$

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