Question

As Mars revolves around the sun, it travels at a rate of approximately 15 miles per second. Convert this rate to kilometers per second. At this rate, how many kilometers will Mars travel in 10 seconds? In your computations, assume that 1 mile is equal to 1.6 kilometers. Do not round your answers.

Answer 1

1.6*15=24
24*10=240
In 10 seconds Mars will travel 240 Kilometers

Answer 2

Mars travels at a rate of 24 km per second.

At this rate, Mars travel 240 km in 10 seconds.

Explanation:

Mars revolves around the sun, it travels at a rate of approximately 15 miles per second.

1 mile = 1.6 km (given)

15 miles =
`15*1.6=24` km

So, Mars travels at a rate of 24 km per second.

In 10 seconds, Mars will travel =
`24*10=240` km