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STEP 1:
Create a ratio to convert from km. to miles.
STEP 2:
3 sec./1 km. = 9 sec./(x) km.
3x = 9
x = 3 km. x 1 mi./1.6 km. = 1.9 mi.
OR
STEP 1:
4.8 sec./1 mi. = 9 sec./(x) mi.
STEP 2:
4.8x = 9
x = 1.9 mi.
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Curator:
Tom.Benson@grc.nasa.gov
Responsible Official:
Kathy.Zona@grc.nasa.gov