Question

100 nautical miles equals about 115 standard, or statute, miles. To the nearest mile, 156 nautical miles equals ?

100
137
156
179

Answer 1

D) 179

Explanation:

muliply 1.5 times 156 statual miles and round to the nearest mile

Answer 2

179 miles

Explanation:

1. find the unit rate (115/100 = 1 nautical mile is equal to 1.15 standard miles)

2. muliply 1.5 timex 156 nautical miles (1.5x156 = 179.4)