Question

which measure is approximately equivalent to 9 kilometers?
customary and metric unit equivalents
length\tweight/mass\tcapacity
1 m ≈ 3.28 ft\t1 oz ≈ 28.35 g\t1 gal ≈ 3.79 l
1 m ≈ 39.37 in.\t1 kg ≈ 2.20 lb\t1 qt ≈ 0.95 l
1 in. = 2.54 cm\t1 metric ton (t) ≈ 1.102 t\t
1 mi ≈ 1.61 km\t\t
○ 4.5 mi
○ 5.6 mi
○ 7.39 mi
○ 14.5 mi

Explanation:

Step1: Identify conversion factor

We know that \(1\) mile (\(mi\)) is approximately equal to \(1.61\) kilometers (\(km\)), so the conversion factor from kilometers to miles is \(\frac{1\ mi}{1.61\ km}\).

Step2: Convert 9 km to miles

To find the number of miles equivalent to 9 km, we multiply 9 km by the conversion factor: \(9\ km\times\frac{1\ mi}{1.61\ km}\).

Calculating this: \(\frac{9}{1.61}\approx5.6\) (rounded to one decimal place).

Answer:

5.6 mi (corresponding to the option "5.6 mi")