Answer: 218,240,000 fathom.
Explanation:
Given : A fathom is a unit of length, usually reserved for measuring the depth of water.
A fathom is approximately 6 ft in length.
The distance from Earth to the Moon to be 248,000 miles.
Since, 1 mile =5280 feet
Then, the distance from Earth to the Moon = [tex]248000\times5280=1309440000\text{ feet}[/tex]
The distance from Earth to the Moon in fathoms :
[tex]\dfrac{1309440000}{6}=218240000[/tex]
Hence, the the distance in fathoms 218,240,000 fathom.
