Question

A kilometer is about 0.62 miles. Which student provides the best estimate to convert 3 kilometers to miles?

Goscia. 0.62 is about 0.60. 3 times 0.60 equals 1.80. Imani. 0.62 is about 0.60. 3 plus 0.60 equals 3.60. Rowan. 3 kilometers is close to 10 kilometers. 10 times 0.62 equals 6.20. Therese. 3 kilometers is close to 10 kilometers. 10 plus 0.62 equals 10.62.

Goscia
Imani
Rowan
Therese

Answer 1

Answer:

Goscia

Step-by-step explanation:

The most accurate one is Goscia, it's closest to the answer.

Assume one kilometer is equal to x and 0.62:

x = 0.62

3 kilometers would be equal to what? Well, 3 * 1 kilometers or 3 * x = 3.0.62 = 1.86. The closest answer to this is Goscia's.