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?

1 mile 1,609 meters

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.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Alina can swim at the speed of 2.5 miles per hour.

In one hour there are 3600 second.

Talia can swim at the speed of 1.8 metre per second

or

1.8*3600= 6480 metres per hour

or

6480/1609=4.02 miles per hoour

So Talia can swim at the speed of 4.02 miles per hour. or approx 4 miles per hour

Last statement is true:-

• Talia swims about 1.5 miles per hour faster than Alina.