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Definition Of Mile
Mile is a customary unit used for measuring length or distance.
More About Mile
Mile is denoted by the symbol 'mi'.
8 furlongs = 1 mile
5280 feet = 1 mile
1760 yards = 1 mile
1 mile = 1.61 kilometers
Statute mile and Nautical mile are two other units and 1 Statute mile = 5280 feet and 1 Nautical mile = 6076 feet.
Examples Of Mile
Long distances are measured in miles. The distance from Gainesville to Orlando is 115 miles and the distance between Orlando and Tampa is about 90 miles
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Solved Example on Mile
Ques: The length of the river Nile is 6670 kilometers. Express its length in miles.
Choices:
A. 2135.4 miles
B. 10758 miles
C. 4135.4 miles
D. None of the above
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Step 1: Length of the river Nile = 6670 km
Step 2: 1 km = 0.62 miles
Step 3: 6670 km = 6670 × 0.62 = 4135.4 miles
Step 4: So, length of the Nile = 4135.4 miles.