Question

A charity marathon in Keller is 26.2 miles. There are approximately 1.61 kilometers in 1 mile. Which measurement is closest to the numbers of kilometers in the charity marathon?

Answer 1

42.182km

Explanation:

From the question, we know :

There are approximately 1.61 kilometers in 1 mile.

A charity marathon in Keller is 26.2 miles.

The measurement that is closest to the numbers of kilometers in the charity marathon is:

1 mile = 1.61 km

26.2 mile = x km

Cross Multiply

1 mile × x km = 26.2 mile × 1.61 km

= 42.182 km

The number of kilometers in the charity marathon is 42.182km