Understanding Miles and Kilometers

What is the origin of the mile as a unit of measurement?

• International system

• American customary system

• British Imperial system

• Metric system

If you have a 5-mile road, how many kilometers is it approximately?

• 8.5 kilometers

• 8.2 kilometers

• 7 kilometers

• 8 kilometers

What is the first step in converting miles to kilometers?

• Subtract 1.6 from the number of miles

• Divide the number of miles by 1.6

• Multiply the number of miles by 1.6

• Add 1.6 to the number of miles

How many miles are equivalent to 3.2 kilometers?

• 2 miles

• 1.5 miles

• 2.5 miles

• 1 mile

What is the conversion factor used to convert kilometers back to miles?

• 3.2 kilometers over 2 miles

• 2 miles over 3.2 kilometers

• 1.6 kilometers over 1 mile

• 1 mile over 1.6 kilometers