MEASURING LENGTH: THE METRIC SYSTEM

Question

While driving in France, a sales representative encounters a speed limit sign indicating 54 km/ h. Convert that speed limit to mi/h. Use 1 mile = 1.6 km (Round to the nearest whole number as needed).

 

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Answer 1

1 mi = 1.6 km        given

0.625 mi = 1 km    divide both sides by 1.6

33.75 mi = 54 km  multiply both sides by 54