Answer:
Part a) 920 rods
Part b) 2,530 fathoms
Step-by-step explanation:
we have that
The Kentucky Derby distance is 23 furlongs
Part a) How far is the Kentucky Derby in rods?
Remember that
[tex]1\ furlong= 40\ rods[/tex]
so
To convert furlongs to rods multiply by 40
[tex]23\ furlongs=23(40)=920\ rods[/tex]
Part b) How far is the Kentucky Derby in fathoms?
Remember that
[tex]1\ furlong= 110\ fathoms[/tex]
so
To convert furlongs to fathoms multiply by 110
[tex]23\ furlongs=23(110)=2,530\ fathoms[/tex]
