Question

highway notices signs on the highway that give the speed limit in kilometers per hour (kph) and miles per hour (mph). the highway has a speed limit of 90 kph or 55 mph. using this information, what is the approximate ratio of kilometers to miles? a. 0.6 kilometers per mile b. 1.6 kilometers per mile c. 20 kilometers per mile d. 35 kilometers per mile

Explanation:

Step1: Recall conversion factor

1 mile is approximately 1.60934 kilometers. The ratio of kilometers to miles is the number of kilometers in one - mile.

Step2: State the ratio

The ratio of kilometers to miles is approximately 1.6 kilometers per mile.

Answer:

B. 1.6 Kilometers per mile