Question

question 4 of 10 which is the most accurate measurement of 1 mile? (remember, there are 1760 yards in a mile.) a. 1755 yards b. 1800 yards c. 1730.49 yards d. 2000 yards

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate the absolute differences

We know that 1 mile is 1760 yards. We calculate the absolute difference between each option and 1760 yards.

• For option A: $|1760 - 1755| = 5$
• For option B: $|1760 - 1800| = 40$
• For option C: $|1760 - 1730.49| = 29.51$
• For option D: $|1760 - 2000| = 240$

Step2: Compare the differences

We compare the absolute differences we calculated. The smallest difference indicates the most accurate measurement.
Among 5, 40, 29.51, and 240, the smallest is 5 (from option A).

Answer:

A. 1755 yards