Question

which one is greater 8 miles or 14,082 yards?

Answer 1

1 mile = 1760 yards
8 * 1760 = 14080
14080<14082
14082 yards is greater than 8 miles

Answer 2

in one mile, there are 1760 yards.
8 miles=14080 yards.
so, 14082 yards is greater than 8 miles by 2 yards.