Question

five nautical miles is equivalent to ____ land miles. 5.75 1.15 2.75 5.65

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the conversion factor

1 nautical mile is approximately equal to 1.15 land miles (statute miles).

Step2: Calculate for 5 nautical miles

To find the equivalent land miles for 5 nautical miles, we multiply the number of nautical miles by the conversion factor. So, \( 5\times1.15 = 5.75 \).

Answer:

5.75 (corresponding to the option with 5.75)