Question

Florida has a longer coastline (1,350 miles), than any other state except Alaska. Tom walked along 5% of Florida's coastline. How many feet did he walk?

Answer 1

find 5% of 1350 miles and then convert the answer to feet...

Answer 2

it's 67.5

Answer 3

5% of 1350 miles = 67.5 miles

this converts to 356400 feet

Answer 4

^ He's right.

1. 5% of 1350 is 67.5

2. Multiply 67.5 miles by 5280 feet,
(because there are 5280 feet in every mile)
and you get 356,400 feet.