Question

What was the error made in this conversion?

A.)The 1 mile and 3,218 meters in Step 1 should be switched.
B.) The 1,609 meters and the 3,218 meters in Step 1 should be switched.
C.)The conversion factor should be added in Step 2 instead of being multiplied.
D.)The conversion factor should be divided in Step 2 instead of being multiplied.

Answer 1

• B.) The 1,609 meters and the 3,218 meters in Step 1 should be switched.

Explanation:

Step 1 is incorrect. It should be:

• 3218 meters x 1 mile / 1609 meters = 2 miles

Correct answer option is B