Convert Measurements with Proportions Quick Check

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Use the ratio 1 meter is approximately equal to 1.09 yards. Martha runs 1,000 meters in a race. How many yards does Martha run?(1 point)
Responses

109
109

1,090
1,090

1,009
1,009

1,900

Answer 1

The correct answer is 1,090. Since 1 meter is approximately equal to 1.09 yards, you can convert meters to yards by multiplying by the ratio 1.09.

1,000 meters * 1.09 yards/meter = 1,090 yards