Questions: 1 km = 0.62 mi. The distance between Lake Village and Roselawn is 142 kilometers. How many miles is this?
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1 $1 \mathrm{~km}=0.62 \mathrm{mi}$. The distance between Lake Village and Roselawn is 142 kilometers. How many miles is this?
Solution
Solution Steps
To convert the distance from kilometers to miles, we can use the conversion factor given: \(1 \text{ km} = 0.62 \text{ mi}\). Multiply the distance in kilometers by this conversion factor to get the distance in miles.
Step 1: Identify the Conversion Factor
The problem provides a conversion factor between kilometers and miles: \(1 \text{ km} = 0.62 \text{ mi}\).
Step 2: Calculate the Distance in Miles
To find the distance in miles, multiply the given distance in kilometers by the conversion factor:
\[
\text{miles} = 142 \times 0.62
\]
Step 3: Perform the Multiplication
Carrying out the multiplication:
\[
\text{miles} = 142 \times 0.62 = 88.04
\]
Final Answer
The distance between Lake Village and Roselawn in miles is \(\boxed{88.04}\).