Question

The steps below show the work of a student used to calculate the number of yards in 6,436 meters.

(1 mile = 1,609 meters)
(1 mile = 1,760 yards)

Step 1:

Step 2:

Step 3: 440 yards
(1 mile = 1,609 meters)
(1 mile = 1,760 yards)

How can the error in the student's work be corrected?
The 6,436 meters and the 1,609 meters in Step 1 should be switched. The 1 mile and the 1,609 meters in Step 1 should be switched. The conversion factor should be multiplied in Step 2 instead of being divided. The conversion factor should be added in Step 2 instead of being divided.

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