Certain race is a distance of 28 furlongs. How far is the race in (a) miles? (b) yards?

Step-by-step explanation:

The distance of a certain race is given as 28 furlongs

a) to determine how far is the race in miles, we would apply the standard conversion system.

1 Us furlongs = 0.125 mile

28 furlongs = x miles

Cross multiplying, it becomes

x * 1 = 28 * 0.125

x = 3.5 miles

28 furlongs = 3.5 miles.

b) to determine how far is the race in yards, we would apply the standard conversion system.

1 Us furlongs = 220 yards

28 furlongs = x yards

Cross multiplying, it becomes

x * 1 = 28 * 220

x = 6160 yards

28 furlongs = 6160 yards.