To compare 15,842 yards with 9 miles, we need to convert one of the measurements so that both are in the same units. We know the conversion factor between yards and miles: 1 mile is equivalent to 1,760 yards.
Let’s first convert 9 miles to yards:
9 miles * 1,760 yards/mile = 15,840 yards
Now we can compare 15,842 yards with the conversion result:
15,842 yards is compared to 15,840 yards (from the converted 9 miles).
15,842 yards is 2 yards more than 15,840 yards, so 15,842 yards is more than 9 miles.
Thus, the correct answer is:
15,842 yards
