Question

The table shows conversions of common units of length. Unit of LengthCustomary System UnitsMetric System Units1 inch2.54 centimeters1 foot0.3048 meters1 mile1.61 kilometersHow many miles are equivalent to 800 meters? Round answer to the nearest hundredth.0.50 miles1.29 miles2.62 miles4.97 miles

Answer 1

1 mile = 1.61 kilometers

1000 meters = 1 kilometer

First, express the meters as kilometers-

800 meters / 1000 = 0.8 kilometers

Now, divide 0.8 km by 1.61 km per mile

0.8 / 1.61 = 0.49 = 0.50 miles