Feet = miles x 5280
True, but to solve this using ratios:
7920 miles / 1 miles = x feet / 5280 feet
I don't know why anyone would do this when the first method is so simple.
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There are 5,280 feet in one mile. Try this: Multiply your (1.5 mile) by the ratio (5,280 feet)/(1 mile), and then reduce the product to lowest terms. The way to do that is to divide the numerator and denominator both by (mile). The answer is 7920 feet.
Oh, dude, you're really making me do math right now? Fine, fine. So, 7920 feet is like 1.5 miles. So, if you're planning a leisurely stroll, that's about how far you'd have to go. But seriously, who even uses feet anymore? Just get with the times and use the metric system, man.
One and a half miles is 7920 feet.
7,920 feet = 1.5 miles
7920 feet are in 1.5 miles because, 5280 ft are in one mile. (5280 divided by 2) + 5280= 7920.