Pick the best choice by estimating. Do not measure. For metric measurements, do not attempt to convert to the U.S. system. The hardest part of the transition to the metric system is the transition to thinking in metrics. The distance from London to Paris is about 200 miles. This distance is __________.
A) more than 200 km
B) less than 200 km
C) about 200 km

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Since the distance is given in miles, it is not necessary to convert to kilometers. Option A is the only one that indicates the distance is greater than 200 km, which is a reasonable estimate.

Pick the Best Choice by Estimating