Alina is able to swim at a rate of about 2.5 miles per hour. Talia is able to swim at a rate of 1.8 meters per second. Which statement comparing the two swimmers is accurate?

Alina swims about 0.7 miles per hour faster than Talia.

Talia swims about 0.7 miles per hour faster than Alina.

Alina swims about 1.5 miles per hour faster than Talia.

Talia swims about 1.5 miles per hour faster than Alina.

Question

Alina is able to swim at a rate of about 2.5 miles per hour. Talia is able to swim at a rate of 1.8 meters per second. Which statement comparing the two swimmers is accurate?

Alina swims about 0.7 miles per hour faster than Talia.

Talia swims about 0.7 miles per hour faster than Alina.

Alina swims about 1.5 miles per hour faster than Talia.

Talia swims about 1.5 miles per hour faster than Alina.

Vocaloid · Answer

since the answer choices are all in mph we should try converting Talia's speed in m/s to mph

1 mile = 1609 meters

so to go from meters to miles, divide her speed by 1609
then divide by 3600 to convert hours to seconds