In addition to 1 m = 39.37 in., the following exact conversion equivalents are given: 1 mile = 5280 ft, 1 ft = 12 in, 1 hour = 60 min, and 1 min = 60 s. If a particle has a velocity of 8.4 miles per hour,its velocity, in m/s, is closest to
A) 3.8 m/s.
B) 3.0 m/s.
C) 3.4 m/s.
D) 4.1 m/s.
E) 4.5 m/s.
A
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