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A fish swam a distance of $5,104$ yards. How far did the fish swim, in miles? $left parenthesis 1 mile equals 1,760 yards right parenthesis$

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Explanation

Choice B is correct. It’s given that the fish swam $5,104$ yards and that $1$ mile is equal to $1,760$ yards. Therefore, the fish swam $5,104 yards left parenthesis StartFraction 1 mile Over 1 comma 760 yards EndFraction right parenthesis$ , which is equivalent to $StartFraction 5 comma 104 Over 1 comma 760 EndFraction miles$ , or $2.9$ miles.

Choice A is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Choice C is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.