Chapter 15.1, Problem 6R

To determine

To Convert: 500feet into kilometer.

Answer to Problem 6R

  $0.1524\text{km}$

Explanation of Solution

Given:

Visibility due to fog is 500 feet.

Formula used:

  $\text{1ft = 0}\text{.0003048}\text{km}$

Calculation:

  $\begin{array}{l}\text{1ft = 0}\text{.0003048}\text{km}\\ 500\text{ft}=\text{0}\text{.0003048}\text{km}\times 500\\ 500\text{ft}=0.1524\text{km}\end{array}$

Conclusion:

Thus, if visibility is 500 feet, it means one can see up to $0.1524\text{km}$ ahead of the car.