Convert hours to the number of days to the thousandth place. 48.5 hours = days.

1. ### Break Down the Problem

We need to convert 48.5 hours into days. Since there are 24 hours in a day, we will divide the number of hours by 24 to find the equivalent number of days.

2. ### Relevant Concepts

To convert hours to days, use the formula: $\text{Days} = \frac{\text{Hours}}{24}$

3. ### Analysis and Detail

Substituting the given number of hours (48.5) into the formula: $\text{Days} = \frac{48.5}{24}$

4. ### Verify and Summarize

Now, calculating this value: $\frac{48.5}{24} \approx 2.0208333$ Rounding to the thousandth place gives us: $2.021 \text{ days}$

Final Answer

48.5 hours = 2.021 days.